Residential Children’s Support Workers

Completely Care Ltd; Aylesbury; Vor Ort; GBP 21.000 - 23.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Completely Care Recruitment Consultants Limited is seeking Residential Children’s Support Workers for agency roles in Aylesbury and surrounding areas. You will provide safe, nurturing care to children and young people with complex needs in residential settings.

Flexible agency shifts include long days and weekends; prior experience in residential childcare and safeguarding is preferred. DBS checks and references will be required.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in residential childcare settings.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and procedures.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including long days and weekends.
• Level 3/4 qualifications are encouraged; relevant experience may be considered.

Aufgaben

• Provide day-to-day care, guidance and emotional support to children and young people.
• Build positive, trusting relationships and act as a role model.
• Support daily routines, development and independence.
• Promote positive behaviour and respond calmly to challenges.
• Support education, activities and community participation.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with colleagues and management.
• Ensure the home remains a safe, welcoming environment.

Kenntnisse

Residential childcare experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility with shifts

Problem-solving

Behaviour management

Ausbildung

Level 3/4 qualifications in Residential Childcare or Children and Young People’s Workforce

Jobbeschreibung

Residential Children’s Support Workers – Agency

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Pay Rate: £15.00–£17.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Hours: Flexible agency shifts, including long days and weekends

Job Type: Temporary / Agency

Make a Difference in Children’s Lives

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to feel safe, valued and supported? Do you have experience working with children with complex needs or challenging behaviours?

We are currently recruiting Residential Children’s Support Workers to support residential children’s homes across Somerset. We have a variety of agency shifts available, offering flexibility for experienced support workers looking for regular work or additional shifts.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people, helping them develop confidence, build positive relationships and achieve their full potential.

The Role

As a Residential Children’s Support Worker, you will play an important role in providing a safe, nurturing and structured environment for children and young people who may have experienced challenging circumstances.

• Providing day-to-day care, guidance and emotional support to children and young people.
• Building positive, trusting relationships and acting as a positive role model.
• Supporting children with their daily routines, personal development and independence.
• Promoting positive behaviour and responding calmly and appropriately to challenging situations.
• Supporting educational engagement, social activities and community participation.
• Following individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with colleagues and management.
• Ensuring the home remains a safe, supportive and welcoming environment.

What We’re Looking For

We are keen to hear from candidates who are compassionate, resilient and committed to improving outcomes for children and young people.

• Previous experience working within a residential children’s home or a similar childcare setting.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Confidence managing challenging behaviours using a calm, consistent and supportive approach.
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including long days and weekends.
• Candidates with relevant Level 3 or Level 4 qualifications in Residential Childcare, Children and Young People’s Workforce, or an equivalent qualification are encouraged to apply. Unqualified candidates with relevant experience will also be considered, depending on the role and service requirements.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive hourly pay of £15.00–£17.00, depending on experience and qualifications.
• A variety of agency shifts available across Somerset.
• Long-day shifts and weekend opportunities.
• Flexible working to suit your availability, subject to shift requirements.
• Opportunities to gain further experience across residential childcare settings.
• Ongoing support from our recruitment team.

Safeguarding and Compliance

The safety and welfare of children are paramount. All applicants will be required to complete the relevant recruitment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and appropriate reference, employment history and right-to-work checks.