Residential Support Worker

Lotus Recruitment Ltd; Battle; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lotus Recruitment Ltd seeks a Residential Care Worker to support children and young people aged 8 to 18 with SEMH needs and autism in Battle, East Sussex. You will help create a safe, nurturing home environment and assist with routines, education and emotional wellbeing.

The role is full-time (40.5 hours per week) with three 13.5-hour shifts on a two-week rota. You must be able to work every other weekend and participate in on-call duties as required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to drive.
• Right to work in the UK is required; sponsorship not available.
• Patient, emotionally resilient and committed to safeguarding children.
• Comfortable supporting children with SEMH needs and autism.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and personal development for children and young people.
• Build positive relationships and manage challenging situations.
• Encourage independence, education and wellbeing.
• Assist with activities, appointments and community visits.
• Maintain accurate records and handovers; follow care plans.

Skills

Driving license

Right to work in UK

Safeguarding

Empathy and resilience

Job description

Residential Care Worker

Location: Battle, East Sussex

Contract: Full time, 40.5 hours per week

Shifts: Three 13.5 hour shifts per week on a two week rota

Lotus Recruitment is seeking compassionate, resilient and dependable Residential Care Workers to support children and young people aged 8 to 18 with SEMH needs and Autism.

You will help create a safe, stable and nurturing home environment while supporting young people with their emotional wellbeing, independence, education and daily routines.

The role

• Supporting children and young people with their daily routines and personal development
• Building positive and trusting relationships
• Helping young people manage challenging situations and regulate their emotions
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive choices
• Supporting activities, appointments and community visits
• Maintaining accurate records and completing handovers
• Following safeguarding procedures and individual care plans

Working pattern

• 40.5 hour contracted working week
• Three 13.5 hour shifts each week
• Two week rotating rota
• You must be available to work every other weekend
• You must be available for on call duties twice per month

Essential requirements

• You must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to drive
• You must have the right to work in the UK
• Sponsorship is not available for this position
• You must be able to work the full shift pattern, including every other weekend
• You must be comfortable supporting children with SEMH needs, autism and behaviours that may challenge
• You must be patient, emotionally resilient and committed to safeguarding children

Previous experience in residential care, children's services, education, youth work, mental health or support work would be beneficial, although transferable experience will also be considered.

All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

If you are passionate about helping children and young people feel safe, supported and able to achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.