Residential Support Worker

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Banks; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions Ltd is seeking a dedicated Children's Residential Support Worker to provide safe, nurturing care for children and young people in residential settings. You will promote emotional and physical wellbeing within a therapeutic framework.

The role involves developing individual care plans, supporting education and activities, and adhering to safeguarding policies. Applicants should be willing to pursue relevant qualifications and may hold an Enhanced DBS.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people is desirable.
• Willingness to work towards relevant qualifications in Children and Young People’s Services.
• Full UK driving Licence is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, consistent, and child-centred care to children and young people.
• Support emotional and psychological wellbeing, fostering a positive environment.
• Work as part of a team to develop and review individual care plans.
• Promote equality, inclusion, and safeguard every child in your care.
• Support children in developing personal hygiene, life skills, and acceptable behavioural standards.
• Engage children in educational, leisure, and social activities, including trips and holidays.
• Follow safeguarding policies, report any concerns immediately, and maintain professional boundaries.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and reflective practice.
• Undertake household duties like cooking, cleaning, and caring for children who are unwell.
• Be flexible with working hours, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins, to meet service needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Empathy

Education

Enhanced DBS

Willingness to pursue Children & Young People’s Services qualifications

Job description

Children's Residential Support Worker Are you passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives? Do you want to work in a supportive and rewarding environment where you can genuinely impact the future of children and young people? We are now recruiting a dedicated Children's Residential Support Worker to join a compassionate team committed to providing safe, nurturing, and child-centred care.

About the Role

As a Children's Residential Support Worker you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care and support to children and young people living in residential settings. Your role will be pivotal in promoting their emotional, physical and psychological wellbeing while working within a therapeutic and innovative framework.

Candidate Responsibilities

• Provide safe, consistent, and child-centred care to children and young people.
• Support emotional and psychological wellbeing, fostering a positive environment.
• Work as part of a team to develop and review individual care plans.
• Promote equality, inclusion, and safeguard every child in your care.
• Support children in developing personal hygiene, life skills, and acceptable behavioural standards.
• Engage children in educational, leisure, and social activities, including trips and holidays.
• Follow safeguarding policies, report any concerns immediately, and maintain professional boundaries.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and reflective practice.
• Undertake household duties like cooking, cleaning, and caring for children who are unwell.
• Be flexible with working hours, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins, to meet service needs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working with children and young people is desirable.
• Willingness to work towards relevant qualifications in Children and Young People’s Services.
• Full UK driving Licence is desirable
• Enhanced DBS

Join us and help create a future of strength and opportunity for every child! SC3