Support Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Full-time hours

Days and nights available

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates is seeking a Residential Support Worker for a children's residential setting in Basingstoke. You will provide compassionate care, supporting children's learning and development in a safe, nurturing environment.

The role involves promoting safeguarding, working with trusted colleagues, and engaging in activities such as swimming, walks, and community outings. Full-time hours with day and night shifts available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with learning disabilities, autism, or similar needs.
• Patience, understanding, and a willingness to learn.
• A calm, positive, and encouraging approach and strong safeguarding commitment.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality care while promoting safeguarding and welfare
• Supporting children with learning disabilities, autism, and additional needs
• Encouraging learning through play, experience, and daily activities
• Supporting independence with everyday tasks and personal care
• Participating in activities including swimming, walks, education, and community outings

Skills

Travel to Basingstoke

Child care experience

Patience

Calm demeanor

Safeguarding

Job description

Children's Residential Support Worker

We are currently recruiting Residential Support Workers to work on an agency basis within a children's residential setting in Basingstoke.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will provide the highest standard of care, ensuring all children's needs are met in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing high-quality care while promoting safeguarding and welfare

• Supporting children with learning disabilities, autism, and additional needs

• Encouraging learning through play, experience, and daily activities

• Supporting independence with everyday tasks and personal care

• Participating in activities including swimming, walks, education, and community outings

About You

The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing quality care and education and committed to supporting children to achieve positive outcomes.

Essential qualities include:

• The ability to travel to Basingstoke

• Experience working with children or young people with learning disabilities, autism, or similar needs

• Patience, understanding, and a willingness to learn

• A calm, positive, and encouraging approach

• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare

What’s on Offer

• £13.50 PAYE PLUS Holiday Pay / £19.00 Umbrella

• Full-time hours available

• Days and nights available

Shift patterns:

• Days: 07:45 - 22:00

• Nights: 20:30 - 07:30