Residential Support Worker

Additional Resources; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A well-established care provider in London is seeking a Residential Support Worker to provide hands-on care and support to children and young people with emotional or behavioral needs. The ideal candidate has experience in a similar role and a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £13.50 per hour with additional benefits, including sleep-in payments and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Enhanced pension contributions

Ongoing training

28 days of holiday

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 3 years experience supporting children or young people in residential care.
• Clear understanding of safeguarding practices.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour confidently.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties

Relationship building

Challenging behaviour management

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

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 of up to £13.50 per hour with sleep-ins paid at £50 per night and additional benefits.

We are looking for multiple candidates.

You will be responsible for:

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

What we are looking for:

1. Previous experience as a Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Childcare Worker, Care Worker, Care Practitioner, Therapeutic Practitioner, or similar role
2. At least 3 years supporting children or young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties in residential care or similar environments
3. Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, Childcare, or Sports Activities
4. Clear understanding of safeguarding practices and child welfare legislation
5. Ability to manage challenging behaviour confidently and constructively
6. Awareness of young people's needs and rights
7. Secondary education (GCSE or equivalent)

What’s on offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Additional sleep-in payment
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Funded DBS application
• Ongoing training (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 people's lives.

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