Childrens Residential Support Worker

1four1 Recruitment; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Children Support Worker to provide essential support to young people with autism. The role involves maintaining a caring environment, supervising daily activities, and actively participating in care planning and behavior management. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering personal growth in children. This position is based in Leatherhead, England, and offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with autism and associated needs.
• Ability to foster self-awareness and personal growth in children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caring and consistent environment for children.
• Supervise children during meal times and school activities.
• Promote care planning and behaviour management.
• Accompany children on recreational activities.

Job description

1four1 Recruitment Ltd

We are looking for a Children Support Worker to join us, working with our clients.

To provide a needs led service to young people / children with autism and associated difficulties by adopting a person centred approach that fosters self-awareness, personal growth and gives each person the strongest voice with regards to decision making and lifestyle choices.

Overview

Main Responsibilities, Tasks & Duties

• Ensuring a firm, caring, consistent, well ordered environment is maintained at all times.
• Supervising children and young people before and after the school day including meal times and to proactively support / encourage the development of their cooking skills etc.
• To actively promote and participate in care planning, developing risk assessments, behaviour management and to attend regular team meetings.
• Accompanying children and young people on recreational activities and demonstrating positive role modelling.

Performance and Development

• Maintain confidentiality.
• To act as a positive role model at all times.
• Work within Treehouse Educares policies and procedures.

Adhere to the Treehouse Educare Codes of Practice and staff handbook. At all ...