Residential Support Worker - TRING

Caridon Group; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization is seeking a Residential Support Worker to support the learning, emotional, and social needs of children and young people. This role requires flexibility with unsocial hours and includes responsibilities for care planning, safety, and educational support. Successful candidates will have a Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce or be willing to work towards it, alongside essential skills in communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is essential.
• Mandatory training and a willingness to pursue further qualifications.
• Knowledge of child protection, health and safety, and equality issues is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support the emotional and social development of children/young people.
• Develop care plans and ensure safety standards are maintained.
• Assist in educational support and promote positive relationships.

Skills

Teamwork

Organization

Creativity

Communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce

Job description

Residential Support Worker

Location:

Sutton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

97d52b82f850

Job Views:

13

Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

Job Description:

Role: To support the learning, emotional, and social needs of children/young people within the residential home. The Residential Support Worker will participate in recording, monitoring, and evaluating individual child strategies/support.

Duties: This role involves supporting children and young people, developing care plans, maintaining safety and health standards, and participating in training and supervision. Specific responsibilities include assisting in their emotional and social development, ensuring high standards of care, supporting their education, and promoting positive relationships.

Hours of Work: Unsociable hours, including weekends, evenings, and Bank Holidays, are part of the role, with hours determined by the management team.

Standards and Quality Assurance: Support the ethos of the organization, maintain professional standards, and participate in meetings and training.

Health & Safety: Comply with safety regulations and promote equality and diversity within the service.

Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce or willingness to work towards it within six months.

Requirements: Experience working with children, good educational attainment, mandatory training, and a willingness to develop further qualifications. Knowledge of child protection, health and safety, and equality issues is essential. Skills include teamwork, organization, creativity, and communication. A full driving license and IT skills are required.