Impactful Residential Support Worker for Children

Devon County Council; Barnstaple; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

37 hours per week

Enhancements up to £4,000 per year

Driving licence required

Résumé du poste

Devon County Council is recruiting for Residential Support Worker in Children’s Homes across Devon. You will support children and young people with complex needs, helping them meet personal goals and develop life skills within a home-from-home setting.

You’ll work with activities, boundaries, and proactive engagement to promote positive outcomes. The role requires resilience, flexibility for shift patterns, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people with complex needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Numeracy and literacy skills to GCSE level.
• First Aid Certificate.

Responsabilités

• Support children and young people to achieve personal goals.
• Assist with daily tasks and life skills.
• Create a fun and positive atmosphere.
• Organise and take part in activities.
• Engage proactively with new methods to engage.
• Build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Remain calm in challenging situations and set boundaries.
• Adapt quickly to changing circumstances.

Connaissances

Relationship building with children

Calm under pressure

Patience and empathy

Formation

GCSE-level numeracy & literacy

First Aid Certificate

Description du poste

Devon County Council is recruiting for Residential Support Worker in Children’s Homes across Devon. You will support children and young people with complex needs, helping them meet personal goals and develop life skills within a home-from-home setting.

You’ll work with activities, boundaries, and proactive engagement to promote positive outcomes. The role requires resilience, flexibility for shift patterns, and a commitment to safeguarding.