Children's Residential Support Worker

YourRecruit; North Bersted; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

YourRecruit is seeking a Residential Support Worker to join a children’s residential home in Bognor Regis, providing practical, emotional and social support to young people in a safe, nurturing environment. You will work 40 hours per week on shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins where required, supporting education, activities and daily routines while safeguarding and promoting welfare.

A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or willingness to work towards one is required;

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience supporting children and young people is desirable.
• Experience with emotional/behavioural needs or behaviours that challenge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality residential care and support.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Build positive, trusting relationships.
• Support education, appointments, activities and life skills.
• Promote positive behaviour and independence.
• Support daily routines, meals and household tasks.
• Complete care records, reports and handovers.
• Act as a Key Worker for allocated young people.
• Work with families, social workers and other professionals.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and care plans.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

Residential Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care

Bognor Regis

£14.30 – £14.70 per hour

40 hours per week | Shift work

The Role

We are recruiting a Residential Support Worker (RSW) to join a children’s residential home in Greenwich, supporting children and young people in a safe, nurturing environment.

As a Residential Support Worker (RSW), you will provide practical, emotional and social support, helping young people develop confidence, independence and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality residential care and support.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Build positive, trusting relationships.
• Support education, appointments, activities and life skills.
• Promote positive behaviour and independence.
• Support daily routines, meals and household tasks.
• Complete care records, reports and handovers.
• Act as a Key Worker for allocated young people.
• Work with families, social workers and other professionals.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and care plans.

About You

• Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience supporting children and young people is desirable.
• Experience with emotional/behavioural needs or behaviours that challenge is beneficial.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, caring and committed to providing high-quality children’s residential care.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

Right to Work: You must already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

YourRecruit is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to complete relevant safer recruitment and pre-employment checks