Children's Residential Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Company pension

Discounts for shopping outlets, and on

CPD training and development

Casual dress code

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment invites a dedicated Children's Support Worker to join a respected children’s residential service in Peterborough. You will work with young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), offering emotional and practical support within a supportive team environment committed to exceptional care.

The role includes safeguarding, activity participation, and developing positive behaviours.

Qualifications

• Desire to create positive outcomes for vulnerable children
• Empathetic, caring and resilient by nature
• Some experience in social care or support work with children is preferred, not mandatory

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in daily activities, promoting independence and well-being
• Attend trips, holidays and activities to enrich social experiences
• Ensure safety and welfare by following care plans and safeguarding guidelines
• Provide emotional and practical support to help manage behaviours with compassion
• Assist with behaviour management strategies to promote positive development

Skills

Empathetic

Resilient

Social care experience

Willingness to train

Right to work in UK

UK driving licence

Education

Social care qualification welcomed

Job description

Job Title: Children's Support Worker

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1

Salary: £31,273 - £34,275 per annum (inclusive of sleeps)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated Children's Support Worker to join a reputable children’s residential service in Peterborough. This role involves working closely with young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours, within a supportive team environment committed to providing exceptional care and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people in their day-to-day activities, promoting independence and well-being
• Attending trips, holidays, and activities such as swimming and outings to enrich their social experiences
• Ensuring the safety and welfare of young people by following care plans and safeguarding guidelines
• Providing emotional and practical support, helping children manage challenging behaviours with compassion and understanding
• Assisting with behaviour management strategies to minimise incidents and promote positive development

Requirements & Qualifications

• A genuine desire to create positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people
• An empathetic, caring, and resilient nature
• Some experience in a social care or support work setting, ideally with children or young people
• The right to work in the UK
• A full, valid UK driving licence is essential
• Relevant qualifications are welcomed but not mandatory; willingness to undertake training is important
• Over the age of 21

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews
• Free meals whilst on shift
• Opportunities to participate in organised trips, holidays, and activities
• Company pension scheme
• Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants, and cinemas
• Comprehensive training package, including ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
• Casual dress code and a supportive team environment

We are an equal opportunities employer, and decisions are made on merit alone