Residential Support Worker

Additional Resources; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established care provider in London is seeking a Residential Support Worker to provide hands-on care and emotional support to young people with behavioral needs. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £13.50 per hour, additional sleep-in payment, and various benefits including ongoing training and career development opportunities. Candidates must have relevant experience and qualifications to be considered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Enhanced pension contributions

Ongoing training

28 days of holiday including bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience supporting children with emotional and behavioral difficulties.
• Clear understanding of safeguarding and child welfare legislation.
• Ability to build strong relationships through trust and encouragement.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care and emotional support to young people.
• Assist with daily household tasks and routines.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care plans.

Skills

Experience in supporting children or young people

Understanding of safeguarding practices

Ability to manage challenging behavior

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Secondary education (GCSE or equivalent)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Residential Support Worker to join a well-established care provider offering residential and supported accommodation services for children and young people with emotional or behavioural needs.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will be providing hands-on care, guidance and emotional support to young people in a residential setting. This full-time role offers a salary range of up to £13.50 per hour with sleep-ins (paid at £50 per night) and benefits.

They are looking for multiple candidates.

You will be responsible for:

- Offering day-to-day emotional, practical and physical support to young people
- Building strong, respectful relationships based on trust and encouragement
- Helping individuals manage behaviour and develop life skills through positive reinforcement
- Supporting education, activities, and personal development
- Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care plans
- Acting as a consistent and responsible role model
- Assisting with daily household tasks and routines

What we are looking for:

- Previously worked as a Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Childcare Worker, care worker, Care Practitioner, Therapeutic Practitioner, Childcare Practitioner or in a similar role.
- Must have experience of 3 years supporting children or young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties, in residential care or similar environments
- Possess Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, Childcare, or Sports Activities
- Clear understanding of safeguarding practices and child welfare legislation
- Able to manage challenging behaviour confidently and constructively
- Awareness of young peoples needs and rights
- Secondary education (GCSE or equivalent)

Whats on offer:

- Competitive Salary
- Additional sleep-in payment
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Funded DBS application
- Ongoing training (both online and in-person)
- Opportunities for progression and career development
- 28 days of holiday, including bank holidays
- Free on-site parking

This is a rewarding and fulfilling opportunity for a Residential Support Worker to make a meaningful difference in young peoples lives.

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