Residential Support - Children's Homes

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great working package

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking experienced Residential Support Workers for a children’s home in the Kidderminster area.

This is long-term, stable work in a supportive team dedicated to the care and development of young people. You will build trusting relationships, support routines and education, maintain safeguarding standards, and work closely with professionals to provide a safe, nurturing home environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in children's homes or similar settings is preferred.
• Experience in residential care, children's services, SEND, education or support work is valued.

Responsibilities

• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Supporting emotional regulation and managing challenging behaviour.
• Providing day-to-day care and creating a safe, stable home environment.
• Supporting young people with routines, education and personal development.
• Maintaining safeguarding standards and following care plans.
• Communicating effectively with young people, colleagues and external professionals.
• Completing accurate daily records and reporting any concerns appropriately.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive decision-making.
• Supporting activities, appointments and community-based activities.
• Responding appropriately to incidents and following agreed de-escalation strategies.

Skills

Patient

Resilient

Reliable

Youth support

Job description

Residential Support Worker Roles - Kidderminster

We are currently recruiting experienced Residential Support Workers for a children's residential home in the Kidderminster area.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for stable, long-term work within a supportive residential team, with a positive working environment and a strong focus on the care and development of young people.

The home supports children and young people with a range of emotional, behavioural and additional needs, so previous experience in residential care, children's services, SEND, education or support work is highly valued.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Supporting emotional regulation and managing challenging behaviour
• Providing day-to-day care and creating a safe, stable home environment
• Supporting young people with routines, education and personal development
• Maintaining safeguarding standards and following care plans
• Communicating effectively with young people, colleagues and external professionals
• Completing accurate daily records and reporting any concerns appropriately
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive decision-making
• Supporting activities, appointments and community-based activities
• Responding appropriately to incidents and following agreed de-escalation strategies

We are looking for people who are patient, resilient, reliable and genuinely committed to supporting young people. Previous experience within a children's home or similar setting is preferred.

Kidderminster & surrounding areas

Children's residential setting

Long-term opportunities available

Driver essential due to rural location

Some flexibility around working hours and shift patterns

Supportive and experienced team

Great working package