Childrens Support Worker

Belmont Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care recruitment agency in Leeds is seeking a caring and resilient Children's Residential Support Worker. This role involves providing support to young people aged up to 17 with mental health needs, ensuring their emotional wellbeing and helping them develop life skills. Candidates should have experience with this demographic and possess an understanding of safeguarding practices. The position requires flexibility, including evening and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people who have mental health needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed care.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and respond with empathy.
• Flexible approach to working shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day care, emotional support, and guidance.
• Encouraging positive routines and helping develop life skills.
• Supporting young people's emotional wellbeing and mental health.
• Helping access education, activities, and community services.
• Managing challenging behaviour in a calm and professional way.
• Keeping accurate records and following safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Experience working with young people with mental health needs

Understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed care

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Flexible approach to working shifts

Education

Relevant qualification in care, youth work, or mental health

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a caring and resilient Children's Residential Support Worker to join our team in Leeds. You will be working with young people aged up to 17 who have a range of mental health needs and may have experienced trauma or challenging life circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day care, emotional support, and guidance to help each young person feel safe, valued, and supported.
• Encouraging positive routines, building trust, and helping them develop life skills and confidence.
• Supporting young people with their emotional wellbeing and mental health.
• Helping them access education, activities, and community services.
• Managing challenging behaviour in a calm and professional way.
• Keeping accurate records and following safeguarding procedures.
• Working closely with colleagues, families, and other professionals.

What we\'re looking for

• Experience working with young people who have mental health needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed care.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and respond with empathy.
• Flexible approach to working shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
• A relevant qualification in care, youth work, or mental health is desirable but not essential if you have strong experience.

If you have the experience, patience, and commitment to make a difference to young people\'s lives, we would love to hear from you.