Residential Support Worker

SCR; Oxford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization in Oxford seeks a passionate Residential Support Worker to provide high-quality care and support to children with emotional and behavioral difficulties. You will help ensure their safety and well-being while promoting their personal and educational growth in a supportive environment. Applicants must have an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare and experience with young people with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Get to know the children you support and build relationships.
• Help with homework and creative activities.
• Guide and encourage young people in personal development.
• Ensure children's safety and well-being.
• Work collaboratively with a team.

Skills

Building relationships

Supporting young people's growth

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a passionate Residential Support Worker who personally wants to make a difference in the lives of young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Role Overview

As a Residential Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to children in a residential setting. You will work as part of a dedicated team to promote the physical, emotional, and social well-being of each child, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and understood. You will help create a structured, stable environment while supporting the children in their day-to-day activities, personal development, and educational goals.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Building Strong Bonds: Get to know the children you support and build relationships based on trust, care, and respect.
• Making Learning Fun: Help with homework, school projects, and even creative activities like arts & crafts or building the best Lego towers!
• Supporting Growth: Guide and encourage young people to achieve their goals, whether it\'s improving their social skills, taking up a new hobby, or achieving something at school.
• Ensuring Safety & Well-Being: Make sure the children feel safe, valued, and protected at all times, following our safeguarding procedures.
• Team Spirit: Work alongside an amazing team of professionals to create the best environment for our young people.

What You Will Need

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare
• Experience working with Young People with Autism, Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.

SCR social care is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of vulnerable adults / children as a priority. This is reflected in our pre-employment checks and requirement to verify and check the identity and references of all applicants