Residential Support Worker

Peters Dean Care Ltd; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in Wisbech is looking for a compassionate Support Worker to join their team. This full-time role involves supporting children aged 10-18 facing emotional and behavioral challenges. The ideal candidate will have strong safeguarding knowledge and at least two years of experience in a challenging behavior setting. Benefits include competitive salary, training, and staff discounts. Join us to make a real difference in young lives.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee discount

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience working in a challenging behavior setting.
• Must be at least 22 years old.
• Driving Licence required.
• UK Right to Work indefinitely and without sponsorship required.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting, and supportive relationships.
• Develop and implement individual, strength-based care plans.
• Advocate for each child and ensure their voice is heard.
• Support children in education, training, or work placements.
• Promote emotional well-being through therapeutic approaches.

Skills

Compassion and empathy

Strong safeguarding knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of developmental trauma

Behaviour management confidence

Job description

Job Description

We're excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Support Worker to join our childrens home in Wisbech.

Our home provides a safe, nurturing, and homely environment for up to four children aged 10-18 who are facing emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Our goal is to ensure that every child who leaves our care does so feeling confident, prepared, and optimistic about their future.

Our Mission

• Helping them succeed in education, training, and employment
• Making a lasting, positive difference in their lives
• Empowering them to reach their full potential
• Believing in who they are and who they can become.

Your Role

As a Support Worker, you'll play a central role in each child's development and day-to-day care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Building strong, trusting, and supportive relationships
• Developing and implementing individual, strength-based care plans
• Advocating for each child and ensuring their voice is heard
• Supporting them in education, training, or work placements
• Encouraging and participating in hobbies and leisure activities
• Promoting emotional well-being through therapeutic, trauma-informed approaches
• Managing health appointments and liaising with external professionals
• Maintaining a safe, secure, and family-style home environment
• Ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping
• Acting as a positive role model in both behaviour and conduct

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who brings:

• Compassion and empathy with a warm, non-judgmental approach
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and a commitment to child protection
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Understanding of developmental trauma and its impact on behaviour
• Confidence in behaviour management and the ability to de-escalate situations
• Minimum two years of experience working within a challenging behaviour setting.

Hours & Benefits

• Full-time rota
• Long days and sleep ins
• Competitive salary
• Overtime opportunities across services
• Full training and qualifications provided after successful probation
• Staff discounts and benefits package.

Join Us

This is more than just a job, it's a meaningful opportunity to change lives. If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Minimum age requirement: 22 years.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Employee discount

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (required)
• UK Right to Work indefinitely and without sponsorship? (required)