Support Worker, Healthcare Nursing

Overview

Full-Time Support Worker - Children's Residential Home (Thaxted, Essex)
£13.50/hr | 37.5 hrs/week | Manual Driver 25+ Required | OFSTED "Outstanding" Home
Recruiting on behalf of a truly fantastic client - this is one not to miss!

We re on the lookout for a Support Worker with heart, humour, and heaps of common sense to join one of our amazing clients in their beautiful, homely children s residential service based in Thaxted, Essex.

This is not just "another care job." This is an opportunity to be part of something really special.

Our client runs a small, family-feel residential service for five wonderful young people (mixed gender), all with learning disabilities. The team has just been awarded "Outstanding" by Ofsted - a huge achievement that speaks volumes about their commitment, love, and high standards of care.

The vibe?
Think: laughter in the kitchen, music playing on car journeys, silly jokes, shared celebrations, and a team that has each other s backs - always.

This is a full-time, permanent role (37.5 hours per week), worked across:

• 2 long shifts: 7:30am - 10:00pm

• 1 half-day: 2:30pm - 10:00pm

You'll be doing everything from school runs and daily routines to supporting emotional development, encouraging independence, and just generally being the rock-solid, fun, supportive adult every child deserves in their life.

Verbal communication skills are a must - the young people need someone who can engage, chat, explain, reassure, and maybe even sing along to the radio.

We're open-minded - experience in care is great, but not essential. What matters most is your attitude. If you're calm, consistent, compassionate, and can handle a bit of chaos with a sense of humour… let's talk.

Here's what's non-negotiable:

• Manual driving licence, held for at least 2 years

• 25+ years old (for insurance reasons)

• No more than 3 points on your licence

• Able to work the shift pattern and commit to a full-time role

• £13.50 per hour

• Full training from day one

• Career progression opportunities within a supportive, well-established provider

• A genuinely lovely team who will help you grow, learn, and feel part of something meaningful

• Oh - and did we mention the Ofsted rating? "Outstanding". That s no small thing.

"It s honestly like a little family. We laugh a lot, we work hard, and we support each other through everything. The kids are amazing, and seeing them grow is what keeps us all going."

If you re ready for a role where you can make a real impact, work with a brilliant team, and go home every day knowing you did something meaningful - we d love to hear from you.

Apply now and we ll be in touch for a friendly chat to tell you more.