Residential Support Worker

Completely Care Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in children's care is seeking a Residential Support Worker for a 3-bed home. The role involves supporting children with disabilities, managing care plans, and ensuring a safe environment. Benefits include generous leave, training opportunities, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional qualifications and training opportunities

Supportive supervision

Free parking

Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Staff discounts and Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Previous experience in residential care is desirable.
• Experience in shift leading and staff management.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children in a safe and caring environment.
• Managing shifts and ensuring compliance.
• Leading case and care planning.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Compassion

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care

Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

We are looking for a Residential Support Worker to join a 3-bed Residential Children’s Home working with children with Learning Disabilities and Physical Disabilities. The salary is £28,000 plus sleep-in allowance. This is a highly rewarding role within a supportive team, offering many benefits.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Supporting children and young people to create a safe, stimulating, and caring environment.
2. Contributing to the daily running of the home and ensuring compliance at all times.
3. Leading case and care planning for individual children or young people, including assessment of needs and developing care plans with agreed outcomes.
4. Managing shifts with accountability for service delivery, risk assessment, and resource deployment.
5. Supporting children and young people with personal care, medication, and clinical procedures.
6. Managing paperwork and files, organizing activities, and safeguarding young people.
7. Advocating for the wellbeing of the young people.

About You:

• Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or equivalent (e.g., Level 3 Health and Social Care Children and Young People’s pathway).
• Previous experience in residential care is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience in shift leading, team supervision, and staff management.
• Good understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• A compassionate, positive attitude and a fun environment for children.

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell leave.
• Professional qualifications and training opportunities.
• Supportive supervision.
• Free parking.
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
• Pension scheme with up to 7% matched employer contribution and life assurance.
• Staff discounts and Blue Light Card with discounts at 15,000 retailers.

For more information or to apply, contact Charlotte at Completely Care by calling 01865 727751 or emailing your CV to [e-mail].