Residential Children’s Home Support Worker

Bear Care 1 Ltd; Tendring; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Support Worker for full-time and part-time positions. The role involves providing direct care to children and young people, ensuring their psychological and emotional needs are met. The ideal candidate will have experience or a willingness to obtain relevant training in Health and Social Care. Benefits include a supportive work environment and company events.

Benefits

Casual outfit

Company Events

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in a residential or social care setting is desirable.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to working with traumatized children.
• Basic understanding of child development and safeguarding procedures.
• Willingness to undergo training and obtain NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to children and young people.
• Establish trusting relationships with children to promote security.
• Implement individual care plans collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.

Job description

Support Worker

Full-time, Part-time

Day and Night shifts

Headcount: Four People

Are you an experienced Support Worker, looking for a new challenge?

In joining our team, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care and support to children and young people in our residential home who have experienced trauma or challenging life circumstances. You will work closely with the team to create a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment promoting the well-being and development of the children in our care. We are a passionate and committed team, dedicated to improving the outcomes of our young people.

Bear Care’s core mission is to cultivate the competence and capability of children and young people in our care to address their health and social care needs. Through structured, family-oriented home provisions, Bear Care aims to inspire positive change and enhance their quality of life.

If you:

• Have a previous experience working with children and young people in a residential, educational, or social care setting (desirable but not essential).
• Possess a compassionate and empathetic approach to working with children who have experienced trauma or adversity, with strong communication skills and the ability to engage and build rapport with children from diverse backgrounds.
• Have a basic understanding of child development, safeguarding procedures, and the principles of trauma-informed care (training will be provided).
• Are willing to undergo relevant training and obtain necessary qualifications, such as an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Have a positive outlook and always strive to find new ways to respond to difficulties.

Further details of the key requirements, personal qualities and responsibilities that this role will involve are available on our website, but here are some of the duties which our Support Worker will be involved in:

• Providing direct care and support to children and young people, ensuring their physical, emotional, and psychological needs are met.
• Establishing positive and trusting relationships with the children, promoting a sense of security and belonging within the home.
• Implementing individual care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, incorporating therapeutic approaches and trauma-informed practices.

As well as valuing our staff, offering a friendly and supportive environment, we also offer:

• Casual outfit
• Company Events
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people. If you are passionate about providing trauma-informed care and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you.