Flexible Agency Residential Support Worker for Vulnerable Youth

Confidential; Hastings; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Work across residential settings

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Confidential in the United Kingdom is seeking experienced Residential Support Workers to provide flexible agency shifts supporting vulnerable children and young people in residential care settings. You will work with young people who may have trauma, autistic traits and behavioural challenges, building trust, maintaining boundaries, and following care plans.

Role offers varied shifts, weekend and sleep-in opportunities, and the chance to make a positive difference while maintaining professional

Qualifications

• 6 months' experience working with children or young people in a residential setting
• 21 years of age or over
• Clean UK driving licence
• Flexibility to work long days, weekends and sleep-in shifts
• Genuine commitment to working with vulnerable children and young people

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day care and support to vulnerable children and young people
• Building positive and trusting relationships
• Supporting young people with their daily routines and individual needs
• Engaging children in activities, hobbies and interests
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and personal development
• Managing and responding appropriately to challenging behaviours
• Supporting children with autism and other additional needs
• Following individual care plans and risk assessments
• Maintaining professional boundaries and providing consistent support

Skills

Calm under pressure

Emotional resilience

Reliability

Adaptability

Job description

Confidential in the United Kingdom is seeking experienced Residential Support Workers to provide flexible agency shifts supporting vulnerable children and young people in residential care settings. You will work with young people who may have trauma, autistic traits and behavioural challenges, building trust, maintaining boundaries, and following care plans.

Role offers varied shifts, weekend and sleep-in opportunities, and the chance to make a positive difference while maintaining professional