Residential Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

YourRecruit Ltd in the London Borough of Greenwich is seeking a dedicated residential support worker to care for children and young people in a safe, nurturing home.

You will provide practical, emotional and social support, work as part of a team, and help with education, health appointments and daily routines.

A Level 3 qualification (or willingness to study) and flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins, are required.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Good communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with children and young people, particularly those with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Flexible approach to working shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, emotional and social support to children and young people in line with their individual care plans.
• Build positive, professional relationships that promote trust, confidence and resilience.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times.
• Support education, health appointments, leisure activities, life skills and independence.
• Assist with personal care, medication (following training) and daily routines where required.
• Encourage positive behaviour using agreed strategies and approaches.
• Maintain accurate records, complete reports and contribute to handovers, care planning and risk assessments.
• Undertake Key Worker responsibilities for allocated children and young people.
• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home environment, including supporting with meals and household tasks.
• Work collaboratively with families, social workers, education providers and other professionals.
• Attend supervision, team meetings and mandatory training to support professional development.
• Work flexibly as part of the home's rota to ensure the needs of the service are met.
• Carry out all duties in accordance with safeguarding requirements, relevant legislation and organisational policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 qualification in childcare

Tools

Record keeping

IT skills

Medication administration training

Job description

Hours:40 hours per week (or as required)

Our client provides high-quality residential care for children and young people in the London Borough of Greenwich. The organisation is committed to delivering safe, nurturing and child-centred care, supporting each young person to develop confidence, independence and resilience. Working in partnership with families, local authorities and other professionals, our client aims to provide stable, supportive environments that enable children and young people to achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.

Role Purpose

To provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to children and young people living in a residential setting, promoting their safety, well-being, independence and personal development. Working as part of a team, you will help create a safe, nurturing and positive home environment where children and young people can thrive.

• Provide practical, emotional and social support to children and young people in line with their individual care plans.
• Build positive, professional relationships that promote trust, confidence and resilience.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times.
• Support education, health appointments, leisure activities, life skills and independence.
• Assist with personal care, medication (following training) and daily routines where required.
• Encourage positive behaviour using agreed strategies and approaches.
• Maintain accurate records, complete reports and contribute to handovers, care planning and risk assessments.
• Undertake Key Worker responsibilities for allocated children and young people.
• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home environment, including supporting with meals and household tasks.
• Work collaboratively with families, social workers, education providers and other professionals.
• Attend supervision, team meetings and mandatory training to support professional development.
• Work flexibly as part of the home's rota to ensure the needs of the service are met.
• Carry out all duties in accordance with safeguarding requirements, relevant legislation and organisational policies.
• Relevant Level 3 qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Good communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures and safeguarding practices.
• Experience working with children and young people, particularly those with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Experience supporting behaviours that may challenge.
• Good IT, organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Flexible approach to working shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

General

• This job description outlines the main duties of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive. Responsibilities may change to meet the needs of the service and the children and young people it supports.
• Please only apply if you are already eligible to work in the UK (indefinitely & without sponsorship),

YourRecruit Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender or disability and complies with all relevant UK legislation.