Residential Support Worker Children - Uxbridge

Brook Street Social Care; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Uxbridge is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join their team, working with adolescent boys with learning disabilities and emotional difficulties. The role involves providing high-quality care, supporting daily routines, and contributing to a homely environment. Candidates must have QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent. Benefits include competitive salary and sponsored training, making a meaningful impact in young people's lives.

Benefits

Sponsored training for Diploma Level 4 in Residential Childcare

Ongoing professional development

Rewarding role making a real difference

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a residential, educational, or care setting.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle challenging behaviour calmly.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to promote young people's health and welfare.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Contribute to safe and supportive environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Education

QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)

Job description

Support Worker (Children & Young People)
Location: Uxbridge
Salary: up to 28,500 per annum (DOE)
Full-time Rolling rota (includes sleep-ins)

We are recruiting Support Workers to join an Ofsted-registered residential home for adolescent boys with Learning Disabilities and Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This role is ideal for someone with a QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) or equivalent, who is passionate about making a positive impact in young people\'s lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care, promoting the health, welfare, education and development of young people.
• Contribute to a safe, supportive and homely environment where young people feel secure and valued.
• Support daily routines, including household tasks, appointments, education, leisure activities and family contact.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
• Assist with keyworker responsibilities, contributing to care plans and progress reviews.
• Apply de-escalation and behaviour management strategies when required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, social workers and external professionals.
• Participate in training and professional development, including undertaking the Diploma Level 4 in Residential Childcare (sponsored after probation).

Shift Pattern

• Rolling rota of 1 day on, 2 days off.
• Requirement of 12.5 shifts per month, including sleep-ins (shared within the team).

Requirements

• QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) or equivalent (essential).
• Experience working with young people in a residential, educational, or care setting.
• Strong communication, teamwork and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle challenging behaviour calmly.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional standards.
• Driving licence desirable (occasional travel with young people is required).

Benefits

• Salary: up to 28,500 DOE.
• Sponsored training: Diploma Level 4 in Residential Childcare.
• Ongoing professional development and support.
• Rewarding role making a real difference in young people\'s lives.