Residential Support Worker

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in residential care is seeking a compassionate and resilient Residential Support Worker in Doncaster. This role involves providing support to children with additional needs, ensuring their safety while encouraging skill development and emotional well-being. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and making a meaningful impact on young lives.

Qualifications

• Experience working in residential care or children’s services is essential.
• Knowledge of SEND/SEMH needs is desirable.
• Willingness to apply for enhanced DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines including personal care, meals, and activities.
• Build trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Manage challenging behaviours and maintain safety.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Patience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce

Job description

Are you a caring and resilient individual looking to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people?

GSL Education are seeking a dedicatedResidential Support Workerto join a nurturing residential school or care provision inDoncasterthat supports children and young people with additional needs, including autism, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and complex trauma backgrounds. This is a highly rewarding role for individuals who are passionate about safeguarding and empowering vulnerable children.

In this role,you will be providing both emotional and practical support in a residential setting. You will help children develop life skills, maintain routines, and access educational and recreational activities, while ensuring a safe and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children and young people with their daily routines, including personal care, meals, and activities.
• Build positive and trusting relationships through consistent and supportive interactions.
• Work collaboratively with education staff, therapists, and families to promote individual development.
• Respond calmly and effectively to challenging behaviours, following personalised behaviour management plans.
• Encourage and assist in the development of independent living skills and emotional regulation.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and contribute to care plans and progress tracking.

Requirements:

• Must have experience working in residential.
• Previous experience working in residential care, children’s services, or with young people withSEND/SEMH needsis desirable.
• A compassionate, patient and resilient approach to supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce) are an advantage but not essential.
• An enhanced DBS on the update serviceor willingness to apply for one through GSL Education.

If you're committed to safeguarding, resilience, and making a real difference in children's lives, this could be the perfect role for you.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

To apply for thisResidential Support Workerrole in Doncaster, please click‘apply now’to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.