Children's Residential Support Worker

Candl Recruitment Ltd; Coulsdon; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 20 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Candl Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Residential Children's Support Worker in Purley, South London. The role is permanent, paying £13.25–£14.50 per hour, and based in a 2-bed children's residential home (EBD).

You will support young people with daily routines, emotional wellbeing and personal development, building trusting relationships and encouraging independence. A caring, patient, and team-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care or SEMH settings is preferred.
• A caring, patient and resilient approach is essential.
• Strong communication and a genuine commitment to supporting young people.
• The ability to work positively as part of a team.
• Understanding safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification would be advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Support young people with daily routines and personal development.
• Build positive, trusting relationships and provide consistent support.
• Encourage independence, confidence and life skills.
• Support education, activities and community engagement.
• Handle challenging situations calmly using positive behaviour strategies.
• Maintain accurate daily records and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a safe, homely environment.

Connaissances

Caring approach

Patience

Resilience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Formation

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Description du poste

Residential Children's Support Worker | Purley | £13.25 to £14.50 per Hour

Location: Purley, South London

Salary: £13.25 to £14.50 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Service: 2 Bed Children's Residential Home (EBD)

A smaller home where you can make a real difference.

What makes this opportunity appealing?

• Small, 2 bed home: The opportunity to provide more personalised care and build strong relationships with young people.
• Supportive team environment: Work alongside colleagues who understand the importance of teamwork, communication and consistency.
• Meaningful work: Help young people overcome challenges, develop confidence and achieve positive outcomes.
• Permanent opportunity: Build your career within children's residential care.
• Opportunity to develop: Gain valuable experience supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting young people with their day-to-day routines, emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Building positive, trusting relationships and providing consistent support.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and essential life skills.
• Supporting young people with education, activities and community engagement.
• Managing challenging situations calmly and using positive behaviour support strategies.
• Maintaining accurate daily records and following safeguarding procedures.
• Working closely with colleagues to create a safe, welcoming and homely environment.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience supporting children or young people, ideally within residential care, EBD or SEMH settings.
• A caring, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to supporting young people.
• The ability to work positively as part of a team.
• An understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare would be advantageous.