Residential Support Worker Children

Executive Connect LTD; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services provider in York and North Yorkshire is seeking full-time Residential Support Workers to provide compassionate care to children with learning disabilities and trauma. The ideal candidates will have experience in residential care, an NVQ 4 in child work, and will understand neurodiversity. Responsibilities include designing Care Plans and acting as Key Workers. This position is essential for promoting emotional regulation and safety for children.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Care Plans for children.
• Act as 'Key Worker' for designated children.

Skills

Understanding of neurodiversity and trauma-informed practice

Training in PRICE techniques

Creating a low-arousal environment

Clear communication and visual aids

Building trusting relationships

Working as part of a therapeutic team

Experience in residential children's homes

Right to Work in the UK

Education

NVQ 4 or QCF diploma in working with children

Job description

Residential Support Workers

We will need Support Workers who can provide consistent, compassionate care to children with learning disabilities and who have experienced trauma. Full time (37 hours). The post is Grade F (scale points £27,254 - £28,142) and will move to a Grade G once QCF level 4 is completed. DBS Required.

The ideal candidate will:

• Understand neurodiversity and trauma‑informed practice, using approaches that are sensitive to each child's emotional and developmental needs.
• Be trained in PRICE (Protecting Rights in a Caring Environment), with the ability to use de‑escalation and physical intervention techniques safely and appropriately.
• Create a low‑arousal, structured environment that promotes emotional regulation, safety, and routine.
• Use clear, simplified communication, visual aids, and collaborative problem‑solving to support children's understanding and engagement.
• Build trusting relationships through empathy, consistency, and attuned responses.
• Work as part of a therapeutic team, contributing to care planning, safeguarding, and reflective practice.
• Have experience working in residential children’s homes.
• Have the Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities include:

• Design and implement Care Plans and take part in developing any other plans as needed for the child, including safeguarding plans, health plans, risk assessments and behavioural plans.
• Act as “Key Worker” for designated children.

Qualifications:

• Recognised NVQ 4 or QCF diploma in working with children and young people in Residential care, or equivalent relevant Children’s Residential work.

Corporate Responsibilities:

• We will make every reasonable effort to supply the necessary employment aids, equipment or adaptations to enable employees to perform the full duties of the job in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 where a post holder is disabled.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the principles of equality of opportunity and fairness of treatment in relation to employment issues and service delivery. Respect all confidentialities and principles and practices of the Data Protection Act. Comply with Health and Safety policies and legislation.
• Be committed to continuous personal development, including Middlesbrough learns.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, highlighting any areas of concern with the appropriate service and adhering to the policies relating to these issues.

Interested? Please apply.