Vacancies

📢Children’s Residential Support Worker immediate start  

North Essex

Excellent rates of pay
Flexible working opportunities
Day shifts, waking nights and sleep-in shifts available
Opportunities to work across residential homes in North Essex
Ongoing support throughout your placement 

The homes support children and young people with a range of emotional and behavioural needs, using trauma-informed, child-centred and relationship-based approaches. You will play a vital role in providing consistent, high-quality care that helps young people feel safe, supported and empowered.

This is initially a temporary position, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidates.

Naturally caring, patient and empathetic
Calm and resilient under pressure, with the ability to set clear and consistent boundaries

A reliable team player who works professionally within residential settings 

Provide consistent, high-quality care and support to children and young people

Help maintain a safe, nurturing and well-organised home environment
Build positive relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
Support young people to develop independence and life skills, including cooking, travel and self-care
Follow care plans, behaviour support strategies and risk assessments
Complete accurate daily records and handovers in line with service expectations
Administer medication and carry out safety checks where trained and authorised
Transport young people to school, appointments and activities when required
Work collaboratively with colleagues and follow safeguarding procedures at all times

📢Deputy Homes Manager

North Essex

Excellent rates of pay

Initially temporary with the view to permanent
Full-time hours
Ongoing support throughout your placement
Opportunity to progress within a stable residential setting 

Naturally caring, patient and emotionally intelligent
Calm and confident under pressure, with the ability to set clear and consistent boundaries
A strong team player who leads with empathy, professionalism and accountability

We are recruiting an experienced Deputy Homes Manager to support the leadership and day-to-day running of a children’s residential home in North Essex.

The home supports children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs using trauma-informed, child-centred and relationship-based approaches. You will work closely with the Registered Homes Manager to ensure high standards of care, compliance and positive outcomes for young people.

This position is initially offered on a temporary basis, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate.

Support the Registered Homes Manager in ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and Ofsted regulations
Deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence
Work collaboratively with the management team to achieve positive outcomes for young people
Plan, manage and lead shifts, ensuring children are safe, supported and engaged
Ensure placement plans and care plans are consistently followed and reviewed
Provide leadership, guidance and support to staff on shift  

Level 3 QCF qualification in Children and Young People
Several years’ experience working as a Senior in a children’s residential setting
Willingness to attend all required training
Ability to progress towards Level 5 through an internal development pathway
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Level 3 training, or willingness to complete 

📢Residential Homes Manager
Full time 

Permanent
Harlow 

 Full induction, including physical intervention training (NFPS)
Auto-enrolment pension scheme
Refer a friend bonus of £500 (terms of business apply)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Ongoing career progression with funded qualifications and enhanced pay scales
Blue Light Card eligibility
Enhanced DBS fully funded
Staff bonus scheme including:
– Ofsted rating bonus (£500 for Good, £1,000 for Outstanding)
– Additional performance-related bonuses 

Bright Futures Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency working in partnership with established children’s residential providers. We are currently supporting one of our clients in Harlow with the recruitment of an experienced and values-led Residential Homes Manager.

This is a senior leadership role for a confident, compassionate professional who can provide strong operational leadership while maintaining a therapeutic, child-centred approach to care. A very attractive package is available for the right candidate..

The home provides safe, supportive and structured care for young people with complex needs, many of whom have experienced significant trauma. The service operates with a strong focus on trauma-informed practice, relationship-based care and consistent routines that promote emotional safety and positive outcomes.

The organisation believes that real and lasting change happens through strong leadership, thoughtful care planning and well-supported teams.

 Monitoring and overseeing the quality of care delivered to ensure young people’s physical, emotional, psychological and social needs are met
Managing referrals, admissions and matching processes in line with policy and regulatory expectations
Leading the home through challenging situations, ensuring young people are supported during periods of crisis
Ensuring safe, compliant management of medication, finances and petty cash
Maintaining full compliance with statutory, safeguarding and regulatory requirements, including health and safety and fire safety standards
Acting as the Registered Manager and working closely with external professionals and inspectors
Leading, developing and retaining a skilled and motivated staff team 

Naturally caring, patient and emotionally intelligent
Calm, resilient and confident under pressure
Able to set clear, consistent boundaries while leading with empathy
A supportive leader who develops teams through guidance and example

Successful registration with Ofsted (or eligibility to register)
A minimum of 2 years’ experience managing and leading staff within a children’s residential setting
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, or enrolment with commitment to complete within an agreed timeframe