Zetec Services Limited

14/11/2025

New job opportunity based in Canvey Island & Shoeburyness Essex SS8 9**

Join Our Team as a Support Worker – Make a Real Difference in Children’s Lives

Childrens Residential home; We’re looking for compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our 3-bed children’s residential homes in Canvey Island & Shoeburyness Essex SS8 9**, supporting young people aged 7–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a nurturing environment, providing practical, emotional, and social support while helping young people grow, learn, and reach their potential.

Job post summary

• Starting as a zero-hour contract, earnings between £27,000–£48,000 annually, based on the hours you choose to work

Job Description:
• Support Worker (Day & Night Shifts)
• Location: Canvey Island & Shoeburyness
• Hours: 12-hour shifts (8am–8pm / 8pm–8am)

Key Responsibilities
• Build positive, nurturing relationships with young people
• Provide day-to-day care, including cooking, cleaning and home routines
• Support young people’s education, activities and family contact
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times
• Act as a key worker and advocate for individual young people
• Help manage behaviour and promote a safe, respectful home environment
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning
• Work collaboratively with social workers, health, education and families
• Attend training, supervision and team meetings
• Drive company vehicles (where applicable)
About You Essential:
• Experience working with children with complex needs
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Commitment to creating a safe, supportive and enriching environment

Desirable:

• Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)
• Experience as a Senior Support Worker
• Ability to manage and organise team tasks
If you’re passionate about making a difference and supporting young people to thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract
Application question(s):

If you are interested, please send us your most up-to-date CV to [email protected]

Thank you

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Who We Are

Zetec Services Limited provide skilled and high-quality staff to charities and housing associations, focusing on the support of vulnerable adults, children and homeless individuals throughout the UK.
We recognize the challenges organisations encounter in sourcing qualified staff to assist you and your vulnerable residents, and we are here to provide that support.
We hire individuals who share our values, empowering them to deliver life skills, guidance, and support that facilitate a transition to a brighter future.
We are committed to providing the necessary guidance and support to help individuals progress towards a better future. Our mission is to fulfil these essential needs.
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eLearning courses

For as little as £14.00, we offer CPD-accredited online courses health and social care courses, designed to help you meet your training compliance requirements.

Most organisations will expect that learners possess current compliance documentation; therefore, ensuring that you have completed the latest e-learning courses will undoubtedly enhance your prospects when seeking new employment opportunities.

We offer;

• Over 95 courses All are mapped to current health and social care vocational qualifications
• CPD Accredited - All courses are CDP Accredited and designed by experts in their sectors
• Our provider is fully compliant with the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
• All of the necessary training can be completed online – smart phone, laptop or via computer

If you are an organisation looking for staff or an interested in enrolling in one of our training courses, we would be delighted to hear from you.

• Feel free to contact our office at 0203 773 4807.
• Alternatively, send us a message that includes your email address and preferred contact number, and we will return your call

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