Children's Residential Support Worker - Lancaster

Teaching Personnel; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Children’s Residential Support Worker to provide care and support to vulnerable children in Lancaster. This role involves promoting a safe environment, managing behavior, and collaborating with professionals to enhance the lives of young people. A rewarding opportunity for those passionate about making a difference.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development and training

Potential for permanent position

Dedicated support from a personal consultant

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential or care setting is desirable.
• Calm, empathetic, and resilient approach required.
• Willingness to apply for a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support and guidance to children.
• Promote a safe and nurturing environment.
• Support development of life skills and emotional well-being.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Flexibility

Job description

Children’s Residential Support Worker
Location: Lancaster
Salary: £13.75 per hour

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Children’s Residential Support Worker to join a supportive residential setting in Lancaster. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals committed to supporting vulnerable children with SEN and SEMH needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support, care and guidance to children and young people.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and structured environment that encourages positive outcomes.
• Support the development of life skills, independence and emotional well-being.
• Work as part of a team to ensure individual care plans are implemented effectively.
• Manage challenging behaviour professionally and in line with the home’s policies.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports and assessments.
• Liaise with external professionals, families and education providers as required.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a residential or care setting is desirable.
• A calm, empathetic and resilient approach to supporting children and young people.
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• A valid UK driving licence is preferred but not essential.
• A DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Teaching Personnel.

What We Offer:

• A competitive hourly rate of £13.75.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• The potential for a permanent position following a successful temporary period.
• Dedicated support from your personal consultant at Teaching Personnel.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact on young lives, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this position, please click apply now and we will be in contact within the next 48 hours to discuss next steps.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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