Children’s Residential Support Worker (RSW) required in Dorset

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as a Children’s Residential Support Worker, where you will play a vital role in supporting young people in their daily lives. This rewarding position involves providing practical and emotional support, acting as a role model, and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment. With flexible hours and competitive pay, you will be part of a dedicated team that values training opportunities and personal growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Training opportunities

Weekly & daily pay

Dedicated support

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year care experience with children and young people in the UK.
• Ability to create a safe and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people.
• Build positive relationships and manage challenging behaviour.
• Support educational and extracurricular activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Care experience

Job description

Children’s Residential Support Worker (RSW) required in Dorset, Dorset

This role involves supporting young people in residential settings, assisting with their practical, physical, and emotional needs. The position offers flexible hours and competitive pay, with training opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Client:

OneCall24

Location:

Dorset, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

2e2603409e86

Job Views:

12

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Children’s Residential Support Worker (RSW)

Location(s): Various Locations

Salary: £11.00 – £16.00 per hour based on shift pattern

OneCall24 specialises in recruiting highly qualified, experienced medical professionals for NHS and private healthcare organisations in the UK.

As an RSW, you will support young people in their daily lives, helping them reach their goals through practical and emotional support, acting as a role model, and creating a safe, nurturing environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing high-quality care and support to children and young people.
• Following guidelines from relevant legislation such as the Children’s Act 1989, National Minimum Standards, and Every Child Matters.
• Creating a safe and supportive environment.
• Building positive relationships with young people.
• Ensuring care plans are followed and up-to-date.
• Handling practical tasks like cooking, cleaning, and home maintenance.
• Acting as key worker to ensure plans are met.
• Providing emotional support during difficult times.
• Supporting educational and extracurricular activities.
• Representing young people's interests in meetings.
• Managing challenging behaviour.

Additional benefits include weekly & daily pay, app features for managing shifts, training opportunities, flexible hours, dedicated support, and a referral scheme.

Requirements:

Minimum 1 year care experience working with children and young people in the UK within the last 2 years.