Children's Residential Support Worker

Candl Recruitment Ltd; Worksop; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payment

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Candl Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Level 3 Qualified Residential Support Worker or Senior Residential Support Worker to join a therapeutic children's home in the United Kingdom. The role offers £13.50–£15.00 per hour with a £70 sleep-in payment, full-time permanent employment.

You will support children with daily routines, education, independence and emotional wellbeing, while safeguarding, recording care documentation and collaborating with families and professionals.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience in a children's residential setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding and childcare legislation.
• Positive, resilient and child-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with daily routines, education and independence.
• Build positive and trusting relationships.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Safeguard and advocate for young people.
• Complete daily records and care documentation.
• Work alongside families and professionals.
• Lead shifts and support colleagues (Senior Support Worker).

Skills

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childca

Experience in children's residential

Safeguarding knowledge

Child-focused attitude

Full UK driving licence desirable

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Level 3 Qualified Residential Support Worker | Senior Residential Support Worker

£13.50 - £15.00 per hour | £70 Sleep In | Full Time | Permanent

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people?

We are recruiting for a Residential Support Worker or Senior Residential Support Worker to join a therapeutic children's home focused on providing stability, safety and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with daily routines, education and independence
• Build positive and trusting relationships
• Promote emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
• Safeguard and advocate for young people
• Complete daily records and care documentation
• Work alongside families and professionals
• Lead shifts and support colleagues (Senior Support Worker)

Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, Health & Social Care or equivalent
• Previous experience within a children's residential setting
• Understanding of safeguarding and childcare legislation
• Positive, resilient and child focused approach
• Full UK driving licence desirable

Benefits

• £13.50 - £15.00 per hour DOE
• £70 sleep in payment
• Ongoing training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career progression opportunities

Enhanced DBS required. Applicants must be on the DBS Update Service or willing to obtain a new DBS.