Residential Support Worker

YOURRECRUIT LIMITED · 07364602; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

YourRecruit Ltd invites applications for a compassionate Residential Support Worker in Milton Keynes. The role involves providing high-quality residential childcare, supporting daily care, education and personal development within a nurturing home environment.

You will work as part of a supportive team, building trust with children and managing daily routines with safeguarding at the forefront. The role requires strong communication, resilience and the ability to work evenings, weekends and

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare / Children & Young People, or willingness to work towards one.
• Strong communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
• A caring, patient and resilient approach.
• Ability to remain calm and professional when managing challenging situations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Previous experience working with children and young people, particularly within children’s residential care or residential childcare.
• Experience managing or supporting challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care or Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
• Experience acting as a Key Worker.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality residential childcare and support in line with individual care plans.
• Build positive, professional relationships with children and young people based on trust, respect and consistency.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times.
• Support education, health appointments, activities, life skills and independence.
• Provide emotional, practical and social support to meet individual needs.
• Support personal care, medication and daily routines where required and appropriately trained.
• Promote positive behaviour using agreed strategies, including Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches where appropriate.
• Support young people who may have complex emotional, behavioural or additional needs.
• Complete accurate records, reports, handovers and other required documentation.
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
• Undertake Key Worker responsibilities for allocated children and young people.
• Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming and homely environment.
• Support with meals, household tasks and activities.
• Work closely with social workers, families, schools, local authorities, healthcare professionals and other agencies.
• Attend supervision, team meetings and mandatory training.
• Work flexibly as part of the home's rota, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins where required.
• Follow all safeguarding, child protection, regulatory and organisational requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Listening skills

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Patience

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Independent working

Organisation

Record-keeping

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare / Children & Young People

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Our client provides high-quality children’s residential care for children and young people in the Milton Keynes area. The service is committed to providing safe, nurturing and child-centred care, supporting young people to develop confidence, independence and resilience.

The successful candidate will join a supportive team within a children’s home, helping young people with their day-to-day care, emotional wellbeing, education and personal development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and resilient Residential Support Worker who is passionate about supporting children and young people and helping them achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality residential childcare and support in line with individual care plans.
• Build positive, professional relationships with children and young people based on trust, respect and consistency.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times.
• Support education, health appointments, activities, life skills and independence.
• Provide emotional, practical and social support to meet individual needs.
• Support personal care, medication and daily routines where required and appropriately trained.
• Promote positive behaviour using agreed strategies, including Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches where appropriate.
• Support young people who may have complex emotional, behavioural or additional needs.
• Complete accurate records, reports, handovers and other required documentation.
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
• Undertake Key Worker responsibilities for allocated children and young people.
• Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming and homely environment.
• Support with meals, household tasks and activities.
• Work closely with social workers, families, schools, local authorities, healthcare professionals and other agencies.
• Attend supervision, team meetings and mandatory training.
• Work flexibly as part of the home's rota, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins where required.
• Follow all safeguarding, child protection, regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Relevant Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare / Children & Young People, or willingness to work towards one.
• Strong communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
• A caring, patient and resilient approach.
• Ability to remain calm and professional when managing challenging situations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, care plans and risk assessments.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Previous experience working with children and young people, particularly within children’s residential care or residential childcare.
• Experience supporting young people with emotional, behavioural or complex needs.
• Experience managing or supporting challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care or Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
• Experience acting as a Key Worker.
• Good IT, organisational, record-keeping and report-writing skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

YourRecruit Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender or disability and complies with all relevant UK legislation.