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Job Post Details

Residential Family Support Practitioner / Support Worker (Children) - job post

Chance Residentials
Lewisham SE13
£13.00 - £13.50 an hour - Part-time, Full-time

Job details

Pay

  • £13.00 - £13.50 an hour

Job type

  • Part-time
  • Full-time

Location

Lewisham SE13

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Employee discount
  • Sick pay
  • Company pension
  • Casual dress
  • Company events

Full job description

Job Title: Residential Family Support Practitioner/Support Worker

Location: London SE13

Service: Family Assessment Centre and Children’s Home

Responsible to: Senior Support Worker /Team Leader

Shifts: 07:00-19:00/08:00-20:00/10:00-18:00/19:00-07:00/20:00-08:00

Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Permanent, Bank, Waking Nights

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

About Us

Chance Residential Services provides high-quality support to children, young people, and families across our Family Assessment Centre and Children's Home in Southeast London.

Our Family Assessment Centre supports parents and children through assessments and interventions, while our Children's Home provides a safe, nurturing environment for young people aged 8–16 who have experienced trauma, neglect, or emotional and behavioural difficulties.

The Role

We are looking for caring, reliable, and motivated Family Support Practitioners / Support Workers to join our team.

Successful candidates may work across either our Family Assessment Centre or Children's Home, supporting children, young people, and families to achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and families.
  • Provide emotional and practical support.
  • Support parenting assessments and family interventions.
  • Build positive relationships with children, young people, and parents.
  • Encourage independence, wellbeing, and personal development.
  • Complete accurate records, reports, and daily logs.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals.
  • Promote a safe, clean, and nurturing environment.

Essential Requirements

  • Experience working with children, young people, or families.
  • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
  • Good communication and record-keeping skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Compassionate, resilient, and professional approach.
  • Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care/Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards one).

Desirable

  • Experience in a Family Assessment Centre or Children's Residential Home.
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed practice.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Experience in an Ofsted-regulated setting.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay
  • Company pension
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Supportive team environment
  • Company events and employee benefits

Application Questions

  • Do you have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service?
  • Do you hold a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)?
  • Are you legally eligible to work in the UK?
  • Do you require sponsorship now or in the future?
  • Do you have experience working with children, young people, or families?

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting children, young people, and families and would like to join our team, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to Natasha: admin@chancefs.org

Please specify whether you are applying for a Full-Time, Part-Time, Waking Night, Permanent, or Bank position.

Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all safer recruitment checks in line with safeguarding requirements.

Chance Residential Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £13.00-£13.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Sick pay

Application question(s):

  • Do you have an Enhanced DBS on the update service?
  • Do you currently hold a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)?
  • Are you legally eligible to work in the UK?
  • Do you require visa sponsorship now or in the future to work in the UK?
  • Do you have experience working with children and young people aged between 8 and 16?
  • Do you have at least 2 years’ experience working in a children's residential care home?

Work Location: In person

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