Level 3 Residential Support Worker — Transform Young Lives

Tradewind Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great working package

Long-term opportunities

Driver essential

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking experienced Level 3 Residential Support Workers for children’s homes in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Dudley. You will form lasting relationships with young people and support their development in a safe, nurturing environment.

Ideal candidates have Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) and a passion for helping children with trauma backgrounds. Long-term, day-to-day or ongoing shifts are available; a driver is preferred due to rural travel.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) required.
• Experience in children's residential care, SEND or education is valued.
• Ability to support young people with trauma backgrounds and challenging behaviours.
• Patience, resilience and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Support emotional regulation and manage challenging behaviour.
• Provide day-to-day care and maintain a safe home environment.
• Support routines, education and personal development for young people.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and follow care plans.
• Communicate effectively with young people, colleagues and external professionals.
• Complete accurate daily records and report concerns appropriately.
• Encourage independence and positive decision-making.
• Support activities, appointments and community-based activities.
• Respond to incidents following de-escalation strategies.

Skills

Relationship building

Emotional regulation

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England)

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking experienced Level 3 Residential Support Workers for children’s homes in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Dudley. You will form lasting relationships with young people and support their development in a safe, nurturing environment.

Ideal candidates have Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) and a passion for helping children with trauma backgrounds. Long-term, day-to-day or ongoing shifts are available; a driver is preferred due to rural travel.