Empowering Children's Residential Support Worker

Medical Update Online; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-ins

Annual leave

Compassionate leave

Healthcare benefits

Life assurance

Level 3 Diploma funded

Induction and six-month programme

Career progression

Job summary

Wilderness Way is recruiting a Residential Support Worker to help children feel safe, valued and supported. You will build positive relationships, create a nurturing home, and assist with education, health and wellbeing.

This role requires a Level 3 qualification or willingness to attain one, and you should be comfortable driving within the role. Sleep-ins, progression and a caring, team-based environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals in care, education or youth work.
• Strong communication and a positive, resilient attitude.
• Willingness to work towards a Level 3 qualification if not held.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children.
• Create a safe, structured and nurturing home environment.
• Support children with education, health and wellbeing.
• Encourage independence, confidence and resilience.
• Help children access new experiences and opportunities.
• Support children to express their wishes and feelings.
• Use trauma-informed approaches to support emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with Managers, Therapists and Multidisciplinary Teams.

Skills

Childcare experience

Strong communication

Trauma-informed approach

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare

Job description

Wilderness Way is recruiting a Residential Support Worker to help children feel safe, valued and supported. You will build positive relationships, create a nurturing home, and assist with education, health and wellbeing.

This role requires a Level 3 qualification or willingness to attain one, and you should be comfortable driving within the role. Sleep-ins, progression and a caring, team-based environment are offered.