Residential Worker, Basildon

Residential Worker

Permanent, Full Time

27,935 - 35,344 per annum (including allowance)

Location: Basildon

Working Style: - Cerys, Residential Worker.

Join our brand-new children's homes to help shape and empower brighter futures for our young people.

Are you looking to work in a brand-new children's home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children's lives? Are you compassionate, empathetic and resilient? If so, this opportunity could be perfect for you to start your career within the children and family sector!

We are looking for a team of compassionate and patient Residential Workers to make a difference to the lives of local children and families who experience difficulties and inequalities.

Hear more about the rewarding role of a Residential Worker

Please take a look at our . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.

In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.

Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to

If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email .

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