Children’s Residential Support Worker

Children's Residential Support Worker focuses on supporting children and young people within a residential setting.

What the role involves

• Supporting children and young people within a residential setting.
• Provide a safe, nurturing environment.
• Promote emotional wellbeing, independence, and personal development.
• Follow safeguarding procedures.
• Maintaining accurate records and contribute to team meetings.

Skills and requirements

• Minimum 1 year's experience in Children's Residential Care or Youth Work.
• Experience supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) is advantageous.
• Relevant qualification in line with children's residential care regulations.
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).

Confirmed role details

• 3-week rolling rota.
• Average of 10 shifts per month.
• 08:00 – 23:00, sleep-in, followed by handover 08:00 – 08:30 the following day.
• 244.5 hours, including training and team meetings.

Candidate fit

• patience, respectful communication, safeguarding awareness, and steady support habits

Known job details

• Pay: £37,275