Location
King St, London

Hours
Flexible rota including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins

Salary
£33,987 per annum

About the Role
Hillingdon’s children’s homes are expanding, and we’re looking for passionate Residential Workers to help shape the future of our growing service. As a Residential Worker, you’ll play a key role in supporting children and young people with complex needs, delivering high-quality care and stepping up for senior staff when required. You’ll lead shifts, contribute to care planning, promote wellbeing and safety, and help create a nurturing, stable home environment. You will work closely with families, schools, and professionals to support each young person's development, rights, and outcomes – all in accordance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Hillingdon Council’s high standards.

Benefits
- Flexible Working Hours to support work-life balance
- 36 Hour Week for full-time staff
- Generous Holiday Entitlement increasing with length of service (non-casual roles)
- Discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes including cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing, and additional voluntary pension contributions
- Cycle to Work scheme with bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme and Credit Union membership
- Vivup Benefits offering a variety of discounts and offers
- Mental Health Support and Counselling Services including 24-hour confidential advice and legal support for employees and immediate family
- Travel Support with season ticket loans and free car parking
- Trade Union Membership options including UNISON, Unite, AEP, and GMB

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds and strive to ensure our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias. Reasonable adjustments are provided for applicants with disabilities. Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, while contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information
Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria and wish to be considered under this scheme. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and 5 years of referencing. Verification of Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire are also required. Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Due to high application volumes, early application is recommended to avoid disappointment.

Experience
Professional or voluntary experience working with children or adolescents is required.

About you
Compassionate and resilient individual committed to making a real difference in the lives of young people. Confident communicator and collaborative team player capable of leading shifts effectively. Understanding of safeguarding, child development, and relevant legislative frameworks. Flexibility to work a rota including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

Qualifications
Either hold or be willing to work towards an NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce.