Residential Support Worker. Job in Hayling Island Education & Training Jobs

Brook Street; Tye; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated children's care provider in Portsmouth seeks a passionate Residential Support Worker. This role involves providing care and support to children in a nurturing environment, encouraging their development, and maintaining safety standards. Essential qualifications include an Enhanced DBS and a commitment to achieving a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. The position offers a salary of £29,000 per annum plus enhancements for sleep-in shifts.

Benefits

Completion bonus for achieving Level 3 Diploma

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to complete one)
• Willingness to work on a rota including evenings, weekends & sleep-ins

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and support including personal care and maintaining routines.
• Build meaningful relationships with young people.
• Encourage learning and development by supporting school attendance.
• Safeguard and protect young people ensuring their safety.
• Collaborate with Social Workers, Therapists to deliver person-centred care.

Skills

Emotional support

Positive behaviour management

Personal care

Meal preparation

Support for learning and development

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Residential Support Worker Location: Portsmouth, PO2 Salary: £29,000 per annum + Sleep-In Enhancements Hours: 37.5 hours per week (shift work including evenings, weekends & sleep-ins) Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Setting: Ofsted-Regulated Children's Home (3-bed)

Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people to thrive?

We are seeking a Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated team in a six-bed Children's Home based in Portsmouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in children's residential care within a supportive and trauma-informed environment.

About the Role as Residential Support Worker

As a Residential Support Worker, you will:

• Provide daily care and support - including personal care, meal preparation, administering medication, and maintaining routines
• Build meaningful relationships with young people through consistent emotional support and positive behaviour management
• Encourage learning and development by supporting school attendance, helping with homework, and engaging in social, leisure, and life-skill activities
• Safeguard and protect - ensuring the safety of all young people and reporting any concerns in line with safeguarding policies
• Work collaboratively with Social Workers, Therapists, Youth Offending Teams, and internal colleagues to deliver holistic, person-centred care

Requirements to be a Residential Support Worker

Essential:

• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to complete one)
• Willingness to work on a rota (including evenings, weekends & sleep-ins)
• Commitment to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if not already achieved)

What We Offer a Residential Support Worker

• £29,000 salary (based on 37.5 hours per week)
• Sleep-in shift enhancements (paid in addition to base salary)
• Completion bonus for achieving your Level 3 Diploma
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented working environment

Apply now!