Childrens Residential Support Worker

Autonomy Care Group Ltd; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Autonomy Care Group Ltd is seeking a compassionate Children’s Residential Support Worker for a home near Chippenham, supporting young people with learning disabilities and additional needs. You will work within a trauma-informed framework to provide safe, nurturing care and help children develop independence and life skills.

The role involves day-to-day care, routine support, and building strong relationships with children, families, and professionals while ensuring safeguarding and health &

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving license is required.
• Applicants must be at least 20 years old due to regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support to children with learning disabilities in a residential setting.
• Support children with daily routines, including personal care, meals, education, and activities.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Encourage independence, life skills and personal development.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and care plans following safeguarding policies.
• Work closely with families, social workers and other professionals.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
• Follow safeguarding, trauma-informed care practices and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Compassionate

Trauma-informed

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

A valid UK driving license is required for this role

Due to regulatory requirements, we are unable to accept applications from people under the age of 20. (Exempt under the Equalities Act 2010, Schedule 9 part 1)

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Children’s Residential Support Worker to join our team in a children’s home near Chippenham, supporting young people with learning disabilities and additional needs. Our home uses trauma-informed care, ensuring that all children feel safe, understood, and supported in an environment that acknowledges and responds to their past experiences.

The children may display behaviours that challenge, and you will be trained and supported to respond in a positive, safe, and constructive way. This role involves providing high-quality care in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children can develop independence, confidence, and life skills.

As a Support Worker, you will play a key role in helping children achieve their potential while promoting their emotional, social, and physical wellbeing.

Provide day-to-day care and support to children with learning disabilities in a residential setting.Support children with daily routines, including personal care, meals, education, and activities.Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.Encourage and support independence, life skills, and personal development.Plan and participate in activities, outings, and recreational opportunities.Maintain accurate records, reports, and care plans in line with safeguarding policies.Work closely with families, social workers, and other professionals.Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.Follow all safeguarding, trauma-informed care practices, and health & safety procedures.