Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

BLUE HUE CONSULTING LTD; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

BLUE HUE CONSULTING LTD in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a dedicated Residential Support Worker to join our children's residential home. You will provide day-to-day care and support to young people with emotional and behavioural needs, ensuring safety and welfare in line with best practice.

Role involves safeguarding, working as part of a professional care team, maintaining records, and contributing to care planning.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Mathematics.
• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and children's welfare.
• Ability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in children’s residential care desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality day-to-day care and support to young people.
• Promote safeguarding, confidentiality, and positive behaviour at all times.
• Support young people with daily routines, education, leisure activities and personal development.
• Act as a key worker where required and contribute to care planning and reviews.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and daily logs.
• Work collaboratively as part of a professional care team.
• Undertake training and continuous professional development.
• Work flexibly, including shift work and sleep-in duties.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSEs English & Maths

Level 3 Diploma in CYPW (desirable)

Job description

Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Residential Support Workers to join our children’s residential home located in STOCKTON-ON-TEES. The successful candidates will play a key role in supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs, ensuring their safety, welfare, and positive development in line with regulatory requirements and best practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality day-to-day care and support to young people in accordance with individual care plans.
• Promote safeguarding, confidentiality, and positive behaviour at all times.
• Support young people with daily routines, education, leisure activities, and personal development.
• Act as a key worker where required and contribute to care planning and reviews.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and daily logs.
• Work collaboratively as part of a professional care team.
• Undertake training and continuous professional development.
• Work flexibly, including shift work and sleep-in duties.

Requirements:

• GCSES (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Ability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in children’s residential care is desirable but not essential.
• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce is desirable.

Application Process:

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.

Applicants should have GCSEs or equivalent in English, Mathematics and IT. A Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce/Residential Childcare, or an equivalent qualification, is desirable but not essential, as relevant training will be provided. Candidates should have experience of providing practical support, working effectively as part of a team and supporting children or young people, ideally those affected by trauma and loss. Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are essential, together with an understanding of safeguarding and children’s welfare. Applicants should be resilient, enthusiastic, self-motivated, adaptable and able to work flexibly under pressure. A driving licence and access to a car are not mandatory.