Support Worker

Additional Resources Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Additional Resources Ltd in Oxfordshire is seeking a Residential Support Worker to provide day-to-day care and guidance for children and young people in a nurturing home environment. You will support routines, personal care, education and independence, and help build confidence and life skills.

Essential requirements include a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (or willingness to work towards it), excellent communication, safeguarding knowledge and the ability to stay composed in

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or willingness to work towards it.
• Clear communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Understanding safeguarding responsibilities and professional boundaries.
• Ability to remain composed and professional in challenging situations.
• Willingness to work collaboratively and accept feedback.
• Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines, personal care, education and independence.
• Plan and participate in activities, outings and community opportunities.
• Support appointments and family contact, including driving where required.
• Follow care, behaviour and risk plans and respond to needs.
• Prepare meals, shopping, cleaning, laundry and home upkeep.
• Maintain records, handovers and safeguarding reporting; attend training.
• Build positive relationships and listen to young people’s wishes.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Safeguarding understanding

Professional boundaries

Calm under pressure

Collaborative mindset

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

Are you a caring and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting children and young people in a residential care setting?

An opportunity has arisen for a Residential Support Worker to join a childrens residential care provider, offering safe, nurturing and supportive homes for young people

As a Residential Support Worker, you will provide day-to-day care and guidance, helping young people build confidence, develop life skills and achieve greater independence.

This full-time permanent role based in Oxfordshire offers a salary of £31,870 and benefits.

Childrens residential care experience is not essential, candidates with experience in settings such as schools, hospitals, nurseries or family support services will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily routines, personal care, education and the development of independence.
• Planning and participating in activities, outings and community opportunities.
• Supporting appointments and family contact, including driving where required.
• Following individual care plans, behaviour support plans and risk assessments, responding appropriately to young peoples needs.
• Preparing meals, shopping, cleaning, laundry and maintaining a welcoming home environment.
• Maintaining records, completing handovers, reporting safeguarding concerns and attending training and supervision.
• Building positive relationships and ensuring young peoples wishes and feelings are heard.
• Perform other duties as required.

What we are looking for:

Essential:

• A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare, or a willingness to work towards it.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and professional boundaries.
• The ability to remain composed and professional when dealing with challenging situations.
• A willingness to work collaboratively, accept feedback and develop new skills.
• Enhanced DBS check.