The WhiteTrees Group
Senior Residential Children's Support Worker - Essex
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Job Title: Senior Therapeutic Project Worker
Reports to: Deputy Homes Manager
Contract Type: Full time, permanent
Location: Essex
Salary: £37,600 - £40,720
Benefits
- Full company induction, including physical intervention training (NFPS)
- Auto enrolment pension scheme
- Refer a friend bonus £500 TOB Applies
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Ongoing Continuous career progression with funded qualifications leading to enhanced pay scales
- Blue Light Card discount card eligibility
- Enhanced DBS funded by us.
- Staff bonus - 100% occupancy and 3 years service additional £180 per month TOB Applies
White Trees Group, part of SureCare Residential Ltd provides safe, supportive homes for young people facing complex challenges.
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We believe our work goes far beyond keeping young people safe; it’s about helping them grow, heal and build brighter futures. The therapeutic support we provide is always trauma-informed, child-centred and relationship-focused.
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Personal Specification
You Will Be
- This role requires a Level 3 QCF qualification and experience working as a support worker within a children's residential setting.
- Calm and grounded, even under pressure, with the ability to set clear, consistent boundaries
- A supportive team player who leads with empathy and kindness
What You’ll Do
- Provide primary basic care and a nurturing, (therapeutic) environment and ensure that all shifts reflect this practice
- Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed daily and to a high standard by all staff.
- Work with firm and consistent boundaries in order to create safety and containment for the young people.
- Oversee key workers, ensuring they are supported in developing in this role, and meet all responsibilities required.
- Review all Care Plan updates, to ensure they detail the current needs of each young person within the home.
- Review all Risk Assessments (RAMPs) and Positive Behaviour Plans updates for each young person to ensure these are current.
- To liaise, where necessary, with other professionals, i.e. schools, social services etc. and diarise/record relevant information.
- Being responsible for the organising of the house and the shift including day to day management and delegation to TPW’s .
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