Children's Residential Support Worker - Northampton

Brook Street; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street in Northampton is seeking an experienced Children’s Residential Support Worker to provide 1:1, 2:1 or 3:1 support to children with complex needs in a semi-independent residential setting. The role involves safeguarding, trauma-informed care and daily living support, with shifts including 12-hour days and waking nights.

Applicants should have a Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and prior experience in children's residential care.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with complex needs (Autism, ADHD, EBD).
• Knowledge of safeguarding and trauma-informed approaches.
• Strong team collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic, person-centred support.
• Support daily routines, activities and independence for each child.
• Manage behaviours that challenge using trauma-informed approaches.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
• Administer medication where required.
• Complete accurate records and reports.
• Maintain safeguarding and child welfare standards.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Behaviour management

Record keeping

Education

Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Children's Residential Support Worker - Complex Needs

Location: Northampton (NN1)
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Contract: Ongoing Agency Work
Shifts: 12-hour Days (8am-8pm) & Waking Nights (8pm-8am)

We are recruiting experienced Children's Residential Support Workers to support children and young people within a specialist semi-independent residential service. Support is provided on a 1:1, 2:1 and 3:1 basis for young people with complex needs including Autism, ADHD, EBD, trauma, attachment difficulties, PDA, ODD, anxiety, self-harm, and behaviours that challenge.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic, person-centred support.
• Support young people with daily routines, activities and independence.
• Manage behaviours that challenge using trauma-informed approaches.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
• Administer medication where required.
• Complete accurate records and reports.
• Maintain safeguarding and child welfare standards.

Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Previous children's residential care experience.
• Experience supporting young people with complex needs, Autism and ADHD.
• Understanding of trauma, attachment and safeguarding.
• Ability to work day and/or waking night shifts.

Desirable

• Physical Intervention/Restraint Training.
• Knowledge of PACE, DDP, PDA, ODD and therapeutic care approaches.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced support workers seeking regular agency shifts within a specialist children's residential setting.