Children’s Residential Support Worker

Imaginementoringandsupport; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Imaginementoringandsupport is seeking dedicated Support Workers to care for and support children aged 8-18 in Gloucester. The role entails providing excellent support, maintaining clear records, and participating in the children's activities.

Candidates must have at least two years' experience in a children's home setting, a driving license, and are expected to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years’ experience working in a children's home or similar.
• Full driving licence and willing to provide proof of business insurance.
• Subject to Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent support and care to young people aged 8-18.
• Deliver a therapeutic approach according to Children’s Home Regulations.
• Engage in activities with the young people.

Skills

Patient, kind, caring

Adaptable and flexible

Effective engagement with children

Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice

Maintain confidentiality

Willingness to promote independence

Education

Level 3/4 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Description

Imagine Mentoring and Support Ltd is looking to grow our dedicated staffing team to care for and support young people aged 8-18 in our residential children’s home setting. Support Workers must work within Gloucestershire; at least two years’ experience with children and be committed to safeguarding.

As a support worker, you will work with wider partners to provide excellent support and care to enable children to achieve their full potential. You will be part of a committed and resilient staffing team delivering a therapeutic approach in line with good practice, policy and procedure and the Children’s Home Regulations (2015). The role also includes key working, risk assessing and clear record keeping. Successful candidates must be flexible and have a kind, caring and patient attitude.

Full time hours – 37.5 hrs (plus 10 sleep‑ins a month). Shifts include evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Patient, kind, caring but able to set boundaries
• Willingness to be adaptable and flexible
• Able to engage effectively with children, young people, and their families
• Commitment to anti‑discriminatory practice
• Able to work on a rota basis, overnight and weekend shifts essential
• Able to participate in activities with the young people
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Commitment to undertake development opportunities and training
• Willing to work towards a Level 3/4 qualification in Health and Social Care (children and families)
• At least two years’ prior experience of working in a children’s home setting or similar
• Full driving licence and willing to provide proof of business insurance
• Subject to safer recruitment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check
• Commitment to promoting equality, non‑discriminatory practice and anti‑oppressive practice
• Willingness to promote the independence and safety of all families, children, and young people we work with

Location

Gloucester, Gloucestershire