Residential Support Worker – EBD

An opportunity has arisen for a Residential Support Worker to join a well‑established company providing specialist residential care for children and young people with complex needs.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will support children and young people in a residential setting, promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive daily living.

This full‑time permanent role offers a salary of up to £26,000 plus £60 per sleep in and benefits.

No sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct day‑to‑day care and emotional support to children and young people.
• Supporting engagement in education, activities, and community involvement.
• Assisting with daily routines including personal care, cooking, and household tasks.
• Acting as a key worker and contributing to care planning and reviews.
• Supporting positive behaviour management strategies.
• Completing required documentation, reports, and handovers.
• Undertaking health and safety checks within the home.
• Working in line with safeguarding procedures, care standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Liaising with external professionals and agencies where required.
• Supporting children to build independence and life skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Residential Childcare Worker, Children’s Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant or in a similar role.
• Experience working with children or young people in a care, residential, or support environment.
• Must have Level3 (or working towards Level4) in Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent.
• Ability to work shift patterns, including overnight stays within the home.
• Commitment to supporting vulnerable young people in a nurturing and consistent manner.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK manual driving licence.

Shift pattern

• Working on a 2 days on / 4 days off pattern.
• On average, 4‑6 sleep‑in shifts per month.

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