Relief Youth Residential Support Worker — Empower Kids

Grafham Water Center; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing package

4 weeks additional annual leave (pro‑r

Flexible bank holidays

Company pension with AVCs

Car Lease

Cycle to Work

Discounts via Our Cambs Rewards

Job summary

Grafham Water Center in Cambridgeshire is seeking Relief Assistant Residential Support Workers to help children and young people with learning and physical disabilities access fun activities, build confidence and develop independence in a supportive home environment.

You'll work across shifts at Woodland Lodge in Huntingdon and Haviland Way in Cambridge, providing personal care, safeguarding, and encouragement of participation in daily activities and community outings, with an emphasis on

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children, young people or adults with disabilities is beneficial.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to make a difference.
• Ability to travel to work and work as part of a team.
• Understand safeguarding, dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people during their stay within the home.
• Create a safe, welcoming and fun environment where they can enjoy new experiences.
• Encourage participation in activities at home and in the community.
• Support personal care, medication administration and safeguarding procedures.
• Promote independence and develop life skills tailored to each young person.
• Advocate for children to ensure their voices are heard.
• Record observations and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Independence encouragement

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Electronic recording systems

Job description

Grafham Water Center in Cambridgeshire is seeking Relief Assistant Residential Support Workers to help children and young people with learning and physical disabilities access fun activities, build confidence and develop independence in a supportive home environment.

You'll work across shifts at Woodland Lodge in Huntingdon and Haviland Way in Cambridge, providing personal care, safeguarding, and encouragement of participation in daily activities and community outings, with an emphasis on