Children's Residential Support Workers

The Recruitment Crowd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site parking

Casual dress

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

The Recruitment Crowd is recruiting experienced Children’s Residential Support Workers for permanent roles across the North East. You will provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to children and young people, helping them feel safe, valued and listened to. Locations include Middlesbrough, Sunderland and Newcastle.

This role offers ongoing training, career development and a supportive environment. A relevant care qualification is desirable; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care or social care is essential.
• Care qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and emotional support.
• Support children and young people with daily living activities.
• Assist with personal care, meals, medication support and household tasks where required.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive decision-making.
• Develop positive relationships with residents, families and professionals.
• Follow care plans and contribute to reviews.
• Promote safeguarding and report concerns.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Support residents in distressed situations using positive approaches.
• Work with colleagues and other professionals.
• Promote dignity, equality, inclusion and independence.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Education

Care Certificate

Level 2 Health & Social Care

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

The Recruitment Crowd is currently recruiting experienced Children's Residential Support Workers for permanent positions with our client across various locations in the North East.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team supporting children and young people and to build a long-term career within residential care.

Please note: This is a permanent position. We do not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

We are looking for compassionate, dedicated and reliable Residential Support Workers who are passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.

You will provide high-quality, person-centred care and support, helping residents to feel safe, valued and listened to, while encouraging independence and supporting them to achieve their individual goals.

You will build positive relationships with residents, families and professionals and become an important part of a supportive residential care team.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and emotional support.
• Support children and young people with their daily living activities.
• Assist with personal care, meals, medication support and household tasks where required.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive decision-making.
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with residents, families and professionals.
• Follow individual care and support plans and contribute to reviews.
• Promote safeguarding and report concerns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate records and complete relevant documentation.
• Support residents experiencing challenging or distressed behaviour using positive and appropriate approaches.
• Work effectively with colleagues and other professionals.
• Promote dignity, equality, inclusion and independence at all times.

About You

You will be:

• Caring, patient and empathetic.
• Reliable, responsible and professional.
• A confident communicator and strong team player.
• Respectful of individual choices, dignity and personal boundaries.
• Able to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• Passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Experienced in residential care, social care or support work – essential.

Qualifications & Development

A relevant care or healthcare qualification is desirable, such as:

• Care Certificate
• Level 2 or Level 3 Health & Social Care
• Equivalent relevant qualification

You must be willing to undertake relevant training and professional development.

Why Join?

• Permanent employment with our client
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in residential care
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive working environment
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Casual dress
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people

£13.50 per hour

locations Middlesbrough, Sunderland And Newcastle

0191 5434230