Impactful Children's Residential Support Worker

Peters Dean Care Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary scales

Training package worth ~£3,000 peremp

Homely working environments

Multidisciplinary team

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Peters Dean Care Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Children’s Support Worker to join our residential care team, helping children and young people aged 8-16. You will create a safe, nurturing home, support emotional wellbeing, build relationships, and promote education and life skills.

You will work varied shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and one sleep-in per week, with extensive training and development opportunities, including Level 3 Diploma and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a professional care setting within the UK.
• Experience in managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm and consistent under pressure.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people and making a positive difference in their lives.
• Must be able to work mixed shift patterns, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.
• Must be able to commit to 1 sleep in per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support for children and young people in line with their individual care plans
• Build trusting, positive relationships with children, promoting their self-esteem and independence
• Support with daily routines, including getting ready for school, meal preparation, and bedtime routines
• Work proactively with colleagues, external professionals, and families to safeguard and promote the welfare of children
• Encourage participation in education, leisure activities, and life skills development
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards
• Respond appropriately to challenging behaviour and incidents, following established policies and behaviour management techniques
• Participate in regular supervision, training, and team meetings
• Work flexibly to cover a mixture of early and late shifts, including weekends and holidays as part of a rota

Skills

Care experience UK

De-escalation

Communication

Problem solving

Resilience under pressure

Passion for youth support

Shift flexibility

Sleep-in responsibility

Job description

Peters Dean Care Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Children’s Support Worker to join our residential care team, helping children and young people aged 8-16. You will create a safe, nurturing home, support emotional wellbeing, build relationships, and promote education and life skills.

You will work varied shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and one sleep-in per week, with extensive training and development opportunities, including Level 3 Diploma and safeguarding.