Support Worker

Nurseplus UK Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading training

Flexible shift patterns

Ongoing specialist support

Job summary

Nurseplus UK Ltd in Croydon is seeking an experienced Residential Support Worker to join our team, supporting children and young people with highly complex needs in residential settings. Experience with PBS is essential and a strong commitment to safeguarding is required.

This role offers flexible shift patterns across full-time, part-time, days, nights and weekends, with competitive pay, industry-leading training, easy shift management and ongoing support from our specialist team.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Level 2 qualification in progress.
• Significant experience supporting children and young people with highly complex needs.
• Previous PBS experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate residential care and respond to crises as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

PBS experience

Experience with complex needs

Residential care experience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Level 2 qualification in progress

Job description

Join Nurseplus as a Support Worker

Are you an experienced Residential Support Worker looking for flexible opportunities in Croydon?

We're interested in hearing from dedicated and resilient professionals who have experience supporting children and young people with complex needs within residential settings.

Successful candidates may have experience working with:

• Mental health or CAMHS settings
• Self-harm and suicide risk
• Ligature risk management
• Autism spectrum conditions, including high-functioning ASD
• Learning disorders
• Emotional crisis management
• Anxiety disorders
• Intervention and restraint

Previous experience with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is essential.

Qualifications and Experience

• Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Be Level 2 working towards the qualification
• Have significant experience supporting children and young people with highly complex needs

Opportunities may be available across a variety of shift patterns, including full-time, part-time, days, nights and weekends, depending on service requirements.

• When working with us, you'll benefit from competitive pay rates, industry-leading training, easy shift management, and ongoing support from our specialist team