Job Title: Residential Childcare Worker Location: Chelmsford Contract Type: Part-time / Shift Work (including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and bank holidays as required) Who We Are Brook Street Social Care is a national staffing agency, working with care providers across the country. We support a range of clients who have children homes in and around Chelmsford. Our clients require staff who are able to work day shifts, night shifts and weekends. Job Purpose To provide high-quality care, support, and guidance to children and young people living in a residential home. The role involves promoting their physical, emotional, social, and educational development while ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and individual needs are met in accordance with relevant legislation, safeguarding procedures, and the home''s policies. Key Responsibilities Care and Support Provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children and young people. Build positive, trusting, and professional relationships with residents. Support children with daily living activities, including personal care, hygiene, meal preparation, and household routines. Encourage and promote independence, life skills, and positive decision-making. Support children to attend school, appointments, and recreational activities. Safeguarding and Welfare Safeguard and protect children from harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Follow safeguarding policies and report concerns promptly and appropriately. Maintain ..... full job details .....