Residential Support Worker

We are looking for caring, reliable and motivated Residential Support Workers to join our children’s residential care team, supporting young people aged 10–18 years.

You will work as part of a supportive team to provide a safe, stable, structured and nurturing home environment, building positive and trusting relationships with young people and supporting them to achieve positive outcomes.

Our approach is trauma-informed and rooted in PACE – Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy.

What you’ll be doing

• Building positive and consistent relationships with young people
• Supporting young people with their emotional wellbeing, development and independence
• Supporting education, activities and positive routines
• Helping young people develop life skills including cooking, budgeting, cleaning and decision-making
• Completing key-work sessions and supporting individual care plans
• Safeguarding young people and reporting concerns appropriately
• Supporting young people through challenging situations using calm de-escalation and approved behaviour-management approaches
• Completing clear and accurate daily records, incident reports and other documentation

What we’re looking for

You will need to be:

• Caring, reliable and resilient
• Able to build positive professional relationships
• Calm and consistent when supporting challenging behaviour
• Able to communicate effectively and work as part of a team
• Committed to safeguarding children and young people
• Willing to work towards the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare if you do not already hold it
• Willing to complete an Enhanced DBS and relevant training

Previous experience within children’s residential care is desirable, but we will also consider applicants who have relevant experience supporting children and young people and are committed to developing a career within residential childcare.

Working Pattern

This role works on a rota basis and may include days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays, sleep-in shifts and waking nights, depending on the needs of the home.

Desirable

• Experience within children’s residential care
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and attachment
• Knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Full UK driving licence
• First Aid qualification

If you are passionate about making a positive difference to children and young people and want to be part of a supportive and developing team, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: £14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person