Residential Support Worker

Portman Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Portman Recruitment Limited is seeking a compassionate Residential Support Worker for a Children's Home in Manchester. You will help provide a safe, nurturing and structured home environment, supporting the physical, emotional and social needs of children and young people in care.

Working on a residential rota with sleep-ins, you will build trusting relationships, support education and activities, and collaborate with families, social workers and professionals to deliver person-centred care.

Qualifications

• A patient, compassionate and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Good written skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.
• Full UK Driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Provide a safe, nurturing and consistent home environment.
• Promote routines, boundaries and structure.
• Build trusting and professional relationships with young people.
• Deliver individual key-work sessions and targeted interventions.
• Support care and placement plans and education/leisure activities.
• Complete accurate daily records and documentation.
• Attend supervision, team meetings and training.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Record-keeping

Teamwork

Flexibility

Driving licence

Job description

Residential Support Worker – Children's Home

Salary: £26,800 starting salary
Hours: Full-time, working on a residential rota including sleep-ins
Reports to: Senior Support Worker, Deputy Manager and Registered Manager

About the Role

We are recruiting a compassionate and committed Residential Support Worker to join a children's residential care team.

You will help provide a safe, nurturing and structured home environment, ensuring the physical, emotional and social needs of children and young people are met. The role will involve building positive relationships, promoting resilience and supporting each young person's individual development.

Key Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Provide a safe, nurturing and consistent home environment.
• Promote positive routines, boundaries and structure.
• Build trusting and professional relationships with young people.
• Act as a positive role model and promote pro-social behaviour.
• Deliver individual key-work sessions and targeted interventions.
• Support young people with their care and placement plans.
• Encourage participation in education, leisure and community activities.
• Support young people through challenging situations using a calm and child-centred approach.
• Work closely with families, social workers and other professionals.
• Complete accurate daily records, reports and statutory documentation.
• Participate in reviews and professional meetings concerning young people.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, fire-safety and organisational procedures.
• Work in accordance with the Children's Homes Regulations and relevant statutory guidance.
• Support colleagues and contribute positively to the staff team.
• Attend supervision, team meetings and relevant training.
• Undertake sleep-in duties as part of the rota.
• Lead shifts or deputise for senior colleagues when required.

What We're Looking For

• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.
• A patient, compassionate and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Confidence responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Good written skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.
• Willingness to complete relevant training and continue developing professionally.
• Full UK Driving licence

Safer Recruitment

The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, provide satisfactory references and meet all relevant safer-recruitment requirements.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace free from unlawful discrimination.