Residential Support Worker - Ofsted Registered Children's Home

SuperCare Residential; Eastbourne; Presencial; GBP 19.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hourly pay

Private healthcare

Fully funded qualifications

Career progression

Work-life balance

Gym membership

Parental leave

Blue Light Card

Pension

Sick pay

Free meals

Parking

Company events

Descripción de la vacante

SuperCare Residential in Eastbourne is seeking a Residential Support Worker to provide safe, therapeutic care for young people aged 13–17 in an Ofsted registered home rated "Good". The role offers progression, enhanced qualifications, and a strong care-first culture.

You will support emotional and physical wellbeing, build professional relationships and contribute to activity planning, records, and safeguarding in a 24/7 setting.

Formación

• Experience working with children or young people (preferred).
• Trauma-informed and child-centred approach.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (preferred) or willingness to complete.
• Ability to work within professional boundaries.

Responsabilidades

• Provide safe, consistent and therapeutic care to children and young people.
• Support emotional, physical and psychological wellbeing of young people.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Safeguard and promote welfare in line with legislation and policies.
• Deliver care in line with therapeutic models and individual plans.
• Support young people to regulate emotions and develop appropriate behaviours.
• Promote independence, life skills and engagement in education and routines.
• Contribute to meaningful activities, trips and experiences.
• Maintain accurate records, daily logs and incident reports.
• Participate in handovers, team meetings and reflective practice.
• Maintain a safe, clean and homely environment.
• Administer medication in line with training and policy.
• Work flexibly across different homes within the service.

Conocimientos

Compassionate

Communication

Emotional resilience

Boundaries

Trauma-informed

Team player

Educación

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Descripción del empleo

Residential Support Worker - Ofsted Registered Children's Residential Home

Job Title: Residential Support Worker Pay: £13.82 - £17.29 per hour Location: Eastbourne Working Pattern: Day or Night Shifts Available

In this role you will help young people become more independent and grow personally through various enjoyable activities within a safe environment. This is a truly rewarding opportunity where you have a fulfilling chance to positively influence the lives of vulnerable children and young people who have experienced trauma, instability and adversity.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a therapeutic, nurturing and structured environment where young people feel understood, supported and cared for within a Ofsted Registered Children's Home in Eastbourne, which is rated "Good".

The home is a specialist residential children's home supporting up to 4 young people aged 13 to 17 with learning disabilities and a range of complex and additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, epilepsy, global developmental delay, sensory processing difficulties, communication difficulties, PICA and behaviours that may challenge. Some young people may be non-verbal and use communication methods such as PECS, Makaton, visual supports and AAC devices.

Within this home, the young people are energetic, playful and love activities, therefore we are looking for compassionate, active and emotionally intelligent individuals who are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people.

What We Offer

• Exceptional Hourly Rates, £13.82 - £17.29 Per Hour
• Private Healthcare and 24/7 GP Access with Vitality
• Fully Funded Level 3 and Level 5 Qualifications
• Clear Career Pathways with Higher Salaries
• Excellent Work Life Balance
• £40 per month Gym Membership Contributions / Fitness Classes
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Packages
• Free Access to Flexible and Unlimited Therapeutic Support
• Birthday Paid Off
• Free or Subsidised Parking
• Enhanced Overtime Rates
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Free Meals on Every Shift including Snacks and Refreshments in Offices
• Blue Light Card Membership Included
• Company Sick Pay Policy (Above Statutory)
• Pension Scheme
• Frequent Company Events

About You

• Experience working with children or young people (preferred)
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• The ability to work within professional boundaries
• A trauma informed and child centred approach
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (preferred) or willingness to complete

Key Responsibilities

As a Residential Support Worker you will:

• Provide safe, consistent and therapeutic care to children and young people
• Support the emotional, physical and psychological wellbeing of young people
• Build positive, professional and consistent relationships while maintaining clear boundaries
• Safeguard and promote welfare in line with legislation, Local Authority guidance and organisational policies
• Deliver care in line with therapeutic models, PBS plans and individual care plans
• Support young people to regulate emotions and develop appropriate behaviours
• Promote independence, life skills and engagement in education and routines
• Contribute to meaningful activities, trips and experiences for young people
• Work collaboratively as part of a high performing residential team
• Maintain accurate records, daily logs and incident reports
• Contribute to handovers, team meetings and reflective practice
• Support the maintenance of a safe, clean and homely environment
• Administer medication in line with training and policy
• Work flexibly across different homes within the service where required

Working Hours & Shift Patterns

This home operates a 24 hour, 365 day service. You have the choice of working Day Shifts or Night Shifts. The shift patterns are as follows:

Day Shifts

• 1 day on, 2 days off (rolling rota)
• 07:30am - 10:30pm (15 hour shifts)

Waking Night Shifts

• 2 nights on, 2 nights off (rolling rota)
• 10:00pm - 08:00am (10 hour shifts)

Safer Recruitment

All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, referencing and full safer recruitment procedures.

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