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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