Support Worker – Children’s Home

Overview

Job Title: Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home (Therapeutic Focus)Location: (To be specified by agency), United KingdomSalary: DOE / Competitive

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to young people, encouraging high standards of personal hygiene, nutrition, and appearance.
• Administer medication following policies and accompany young people to medical appointments.
• Support behaviour management by following the Emotional and Behavioural Response Plan to help young people manage challenging behaviours.
• Promote engagement in leisure and meaningful activities, including trips and holidays, tailored to individual interests.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-presented environment, conducting domestic chores and health and safety checks.
• Accurately record all activities, incidents, and observations, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory standards, including Ofsted regulations.
• Act as a Key Worker for individual children, contributing to review and planning meetings.
• Participate in shift work on a rota basis, demonstrating flexibility and team commitment.
• Uphold safeguarding policies, respond promptly to safeguarding concerns, and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Commitment to achieving Diploma Level 4 in Children and Young People Family Practitioner.
• Knowledge: Understanding of child development, safeguarding policies, and children’s physical and emotional needs.
• Skills & Attributes:
  • Clean driving licence.
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills.
  • Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Patience, resilience, and the ability to work under pressure.
  • Flexibility and commitment to the role.

Desirable

• Diploma Level 3 Residential Child Care or Level 4 Children and Young People Family Practitioner.
• Experience working in a residential setting with children and young people.
• Knowledge of Children’s Home Regulations (2015).
• Creative, outcome-focused approach and ability to prioritise workload.

Additional Benefits

• Fully funded training and comprehensive induction, including therapeutic training and consultation.
• Clear career progression pathways.
• Perks such as a free DBS check, refer-a-friend bonus scheme up to £500, casual dress code, and team-building events.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.

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