Residential Support Worker: Build Confidence & Independence

Additional Resources Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Additional Resources Ltd in Oxfordshire is seeking a Residential Support Worker to provide day-to-day care and guidance for children and young people in a nurturing home environment. You will support routines, personal care, education and independence, and help build confidence and life skills.

Essential requirements include a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (or willingness to work towards it), excellent communication, safeguarding knowledge and the ability to stay composed in

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or willingness to work towards it.
• Clear communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Understanding safeguarding responsibilities and professional boundaries.
• Ability to remain composed and professional in challenging situations.
• Willingness to work collaboratively and accept feedback.
• Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines, personal care, education and independence.
• Plan and participate in activities, outings and community opportunities.
• Support appointments and family contact, including driving where required.
• Follow care, behaviour and risk plans and respond to needs.
• Prepare meals, shopping, cleaning, laundry and home upkeep.
• Maintain records, handovers and safeguarding reporting; attend training.
• Build positive relationships and listen to young people’s wishes.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Safeguarding understanding

Professional boundaries

Calm under pressure

Collaborative mindset

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

Additional Resources Ltd in Oxfordshire is seeking a Residential Support Worker to provide day-to-day care and guidance for children and young people in a nurturing home environment. You will support routines, personal care, education and independence, and help build confidence and life skills.

Essential requirements include a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (or willingness to work towards it), excellent communication, safeguarding knowledge and the ability to stay composed in