Location
London Borough of Brent - The Children’s Residential Home and other locations from time to time.

Hours
36 hours per week

Salary
£36,153 - £38,361 per annum inclusive of London weighting, plus fantastic benefits!

About the Role
Do you have a passion for supporting young people and helping them thrive in a safe and caring environment? Join our dedicated team as a Residential Support Worker at our brand new Children’s Residential Home, and make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of something special from the very beginning!
At our new home, we are committed to creating a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment where young people can thrive and achieve their full potential. You’ll be part of a team that values empathy, respect, and empowerment in all interactions, ensuring that young people feel safe, respected, and heard.
Brent is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, with communities, ideas and experiences from across the world helping to shape who we are. Working here means joining a council that is focused on fairness, open to new thinking and committed to improving life for local people.
Our values shape how we work and what people can expect from us. We collaborate proactively, lead inclusively, embrace change, are bold and curious, and celebrate and share our success. For people who care about public service and want their work to matter, Brent offers the chance to make a meaningful difference.
As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing a safe, secure, and nurturing home for young people. You will provide direct care to children and support their individual needs in line with their care plans and home ethos. You will promote a caring environment where respect, dignity, privacy, independence, and choice are at the forefront of service delivery.

Experience
Experience in working with children or young people in a care setting is desirable but not essential.

About you
Passionate about working with young people and understands the challenges they may face.
A strong communicator, able to build rapport and trust with young people and colleagues.
Flexible and committed to supporting young people through evening, weekend, waking night and sleep-in shifts.
Curious, courageous, and kind in your approach to working with children, their families, carers, and colleagues.

Qualifications
A NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or willingness to work towards it.
A Full UK Driving Licence is desirable for this role.

Why join us?
We know people do their best work when they feel valued, supported and able to grow. At Brent, you will benefit from:
- 27 days’ annual leave, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- Hybrid and flexible working options for most roles
- Supportive family-friendly policies, including carers’ leave, paternity leave and compassionate leave for eligible employees
- Health and wellbeing support, including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Financial wellbeing support, including education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
- Travel support, including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and onsite facilities
- Learning and development opportunities to support your career
- Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and entertainment