Casual Residential Support Worker: Empower Youth & Wellbeing

Leeds International; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Leeds City Council is seeking compassionate individuals to join as Casual Residential Support Workers. You will support children and young people with complex needs, build positive relationships and promote education and independence.

The role includes flexible shifts, early mornings, late nights, weekends and possible sleep-ins, with full training and ongoing management support. You will contribute to creating a safe, nurturing environment and work with families, professionals and communities

Qualifications

• Education to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Relevant experience working with children or young people within the last year.
• Ability to assess the needs of young people and develop professional relationships.
• Good verbal and written skills with basic computer literacy.
• Flexibility to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist children in residential care to be loved, happy, healthy, safe from harm and able to develop, thrive and fulfil their potential.
• Value and nurture each child as an individual with talents and capabilities that can develop over time.
• Foster positive relationships, encouraging strong bonds between children and staff in the home.
• Be ambitious, nurturing children’s school learning and out-of-school learning and their ambitions for their future.
• Be attentive to children’s needs, supporting emotional, mental and physical health needs.
• Be outward facing, working with professionals and families to sustain links.
• Provide a safe, stimulating environment with spaces for nurture and privacy as well as activity.
• Support children by introducing them to different experiences and helping them make informed choices.
• Plan, organise and engage with children daily, attend celebrations and outings.
• Participate in holidays and a range of activities with children.
• Work with a child/young person according to plans with empathy and respect.
• Carry out domestic duties to maintain the home.
• Contribute to planning and maintain records of activities.
• Ensure mandatory training is maintained.

Skills

GCSE level

Experience with children

Needs assessment

Verbal & written communication

Basic computer literacy

Shift flexibility

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

Leeds City Council is seeking compassionate individuals to join as Casual Residential Support Workers. You will support children and young people with complex needs, build positive relationships and promote education and independence.

The role includes flexible shifts, early mornings, late nights, weekends and possible sleep-ins, with full training and ongoing management support. You will contribute to creating a safe, nurturing environment and work with families, professionals and communities