Residential Support Worker

About the role

This is a Residential Support Worker role based at a brand new Children's Residential Home in the London Borough of Brent, providing a safe, secure, and nurturing home for young people. You will join the home from the very beginning, helping to shape its culture and the way it delivers care.

You will provide direct care to children and support their individual needs in line with their care plans and the home's ethos. Respect, dignity, privacy, independence, and choice sit at the forefront of how the team works, and you'll be part of creating an environment where young people feel safe, respected, and heard.

This role includes:

• Providing direct care to children and supporting their individual needs in line with their care plans
• Promoting a caring environment where dignity, privacy, independence, and choice are central to service delivery
• Working with children, their families, carers, and colleagues in a curious, courageous, and kind way
• Building rapport and trust with young people through consistent, empathetic support

The role covers evening, weekend, waking night, and sleep-in shifts. Candidates should be prepared for a varied rota that includes unsocial hours as a regular part of the working pattern.

To apply, click Apply Now and submit a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria in the job description. A CV may be uploaded to support your application but cannot replace the supporting statement. Applications without a supporting statement may not be considered. For reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, contact recruitment@brent.gov.uk. The closing date is Thursday 8 October 2026 at 23:59. Brent reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received, so early application is encouraged. Applications from candidates who have applied for this role in the last 6 months will not be considered.

About You

Brent is looking for someone who brings genuine commitment to working with young people, and who understands the challenges they may face. This role suits someone who is flexible, resilient, and ready to contribute to a new home from day one.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People, or be willing to work towards it
• Have experience working with children or young people in a care setting, though this is desirable rather than essential
• Be a strong communicator, able to build rapport and trust with young people and colleagues
• Be flexible and committed to supporting young people through evening, weekend, waking night, and sleep-in shifts
• Approach work with curiosity, courage, and kindness
• Hold a full UK driving licence (desirable)

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects the people it serves. All applications from all sections of the community are welcome. Brent is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness, and candidates may be assessed on their understanding of and ability to contribute to an inclusive working environment.

As a Disability Confident employer, Brent guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, including people with hidden disabilities, long-term health conditions, and mental health conditions. An interview is also guaranteed to care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria. This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with barred list. Information provided to confirm eligibility under these schemes will be treated fairly and used only for that purpose. Your application information will be shared with Cifas to help prevent fraud and other seriously improper conduct.

Brent's Offer to You

Brent is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, and working here means joining a council focused on fairness, open to new thinking, and committed to improving life for local people. The values that shape how the council works are: collaborate proactively, lead inclusively, embrace change, be bold and curious, and celebrate and share success.

Brent knows people do their best work when they feel valued, supported, and able to grow. Benefits include:

• 27 days' annual leave rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Health and wellbeing support, including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial wellbeing support, including childcare deposit loans and season ticket loans
• Travel support, including affordable nearby parking and a Cycle to Work scheme
• Family-friendly policies covering carers' leave, paternity leave, and compassionate leave
• Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment
• And more, including learning and development opportunities to support your career