Residential Support Worker – Children, Liverpool | Full-Time

Portman Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Portman Recruitment are recruiting an experienced Residential Support Worker for a Liverpool children’s residential care home. You will support young people with complex needs, including autism and learning disabilities, in a calm, patient manner and build trusting relationships.

The role operates with 2:1 staffing, offers full training, career development opportunities, and a pathway to Level 3 qualification. A driving licence is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in children's residential care.
• Experience with learning disabilities.
• Experience with autism.
• Experience with SEMH / complex needs.
• Experience with challenging behaviour.
• Ability to support non-verbal or communication difficulties.
• Level 3 qualification preferred, training provided if needed.
• Driving licence advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive care to young people with complex needs in a residential setting.
• Build trusting relationships and manage behaviours calmly and consistently.
• Work within a 2:1 staffing ratio to ensure individualised support.
• Document and communicate progress with the management team.

Skills

Resilience

Patience

Calm under pressure

Relationship building

Education

Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People / Residential Childcare

Job description

Portman Recruitment are recruiting an experienced Residential Support Worker for a Liverpool children’s residential care home. You will support young people with complex needs, including autism and learning disabilities, in a calm, patient manner and build trusting relationships.

The role operates with 2:1 staffing, offers full training, career development opportunities, and a pathway to Level 3 qualification. A driving licence is advantageous.