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Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Crediton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Direct work with young people

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd. is seeking Residential Support Workers in Crediton to help young people build confidence and independence. You will work as part of a supportive team, providing care and guidance in daily activities and education while following safeguarding procedures.

The role emphasises relationship-building, emotional support, and collaboration with colleagues to create a positive environment for young people’s development.

Qualifications

• Patience and resilience required.
• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Ability to handle challenging situations appropriately.
• Reliability and commitment to care.
• Willingness to learn and develop in role.
• Experience with children/young people, care or youth services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality day-to-day care.
• Build trusting relationships with young people.
• Offer emotional support and encouragement.
• Support routines and personal development.
• Encourage independence and positive choices.
• Participate in activities and community experiences.
• Support education and appointments.
• Follow care plans and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Positive attitude

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Experience with children/young people

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding career supporting children and young people?

We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate

Residential Support Workers in Crediton.

You’ll become an important part of a team supporting young people to develop confidence, independence and the skills they need for their future.

Your Responsibilities

As a Residential Support Worker, you will:

• Provide high-quality day-to-day care
• Build trusting relationships with young people
• Offer emotional support and encouragement
• Support routines and personal development
• Encourage independence and positive choices
• Participate in activities and community experiences
• Support education and appointments
• Follow care plans and safeguarding procedures
• Maintain accurate records
• Work collaboratively with colleagues

We’re Looking For

You could be an experienced support worker or someone looking for a new career.

We're looking for candidates with:

• Patience and resilience
• A positive and proactive attitude
• The ability to handle challenging situations appropriately
• Reliability and commitment
• A willingness to learn and develop
• Experience working with children, young people, care, education, support work or youth services would be advantageous.

What You’ll Get

£13.50 per hour

• Training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• A supportive working environment
• A rewarding career working directly with young people

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