Children's Residential Support Worker: Inspire Independence

Brook Street; Consett; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street Social Care in Consett is seeking an experienced Children’s Residential Support Worker to support a residential service with children and young people who have learning disabilities and behaviours that may challenge.

You will deliver person-centred support, follow safeguarding procedures, promote independence, and work as part of an experienced care team across day, night and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience in a children's residential care setting
• Experience supporting children with LD and behaviours that may challenge
• Good understanding of safeguarding
• Confident, reliable and caring approach
• Ability to work days, nights and/or weekends as required

Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people in a residential setting
• Providing person-centred support with daily routines and activities
• Managing behaviours that may challenge in a calm and positive way
• Promoting independence, choice and positive outcomes
• Following support plans and safeguarding procedures
• Working as part of an experienced care team

Job description

Brook Street Social Care in Consett is seeking an experienced Children’s Residential Support Worker to support a residential service with children and young people who have learning disabilities and behaviours that may challenge.

You will deliver person-centred support, follow safeguarding procedures, promote independence, and work as part of an experienced care team across day, night and weekend shifts.