Residential Support Worker Children's Home

Safe Haven Talent Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional care organization in Greater London seeks a committed Residential Support Worker to support children in a residential home. Key responsibilities include implementing care plans, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding standards. Candidates must have the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare and experience in a similar setting. This full-time role offers a starting hourly salary of £13. Professional development and supportive leadership are provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and professional development

Supportive leadership team with regular supervision

Clear progression routes within the organization

Qualifications

• Experience working within a residential children's home setting is essential.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures to regulatory standards.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a Key Worker supporting young people's development.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Contributing to the daily running of the care home.

Skills

Experience working within a residential childrens home setting

Strong communication skills

Ability to maintain accurate records

Knowledge of safeguarding and professional boundaries

Relationship-building skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Tools

ClearCare IT system

Job description

We are recruiting a committed and compassionate Residential Support Worker to join a professional care team supporting children and young people within a residential childrens home. The successful candidate will provide high-quality care in line with the Childrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards ensuring each young person experiences a safe nurturing and stable environment.

You will play a key role in implementing and reviewing Care Plans, Risk Assessments and Behaviour Support Plans and will work closely with colleagues, external agencies and other professionals to deliver consistent and child-centred support. As a Key Worker you will maintain accurate records, contribute to the daily running of the home and uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times.

Main Duties Include :

• Acting as a Key Worker supporting young peoples emotional, physical and social development
• Working directly in line with each child's care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies
• Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous records including daily logs, incident reports, appointment notes, review documentation and statutory reports
• Applying a sound working knowledge of the Childrens Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Attending training, supervisions and team meetings as part of ongoing professional development
• Contributing to domestic tasks and maintaining a warm, safe and clean home environment
• Taking responsibility for the home during the absence of senior staff, escalating safeguarding or operational concerns appropriately
• Working a flexible shift pattern including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and festive periods
• Supporting Ofsted compliance including contributing to evidence for inspections
• Promoting participation rights and the voice of the child within all practice

This role requires professionalism, resilience and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

Requirements

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work toward within regulatory timescales)
• Experience working within a residential childrens home setting (this is essential)
• Experience using childrens residential care IT systems such as ClearCare to update records, logs and reports
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow policies and procedures to regulatory standards
• Knowledge and understanding of risk assessments and safeguarding, including practical experience applying them in practice
• Experience interpreting and updating care plans and contributing to behaviour support and risk management
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and professional boundaries
• Experience creating or supporting staff rotas and an understanding of maintaining safe staffing levels
• Strong communication, teamwork and relationship‑building skills

Desirable

• Experience within an Ofsted‑regulated childrens home
• Knowledge of the Childrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience working with children affected by trauma, attachment difficulties or behavioural needs

Safer Recruitment

• Enhanced DBS
• Right to work and identity verification
• Full employment history and reference checks
• Medical fitness declaration
• Ongoing suitability monitoring throughout employment

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and professional development
• Opportunity to complete or progress within the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare
• Supportive leadership team with regular supervision and guidance
• Clear progression routes within the organisation
• A rewarding role that directly improves the lives of children and young people

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 13 - 13