Support Worker

Nurse Plus UK Ltd; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurse Plus UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Residential Support Worker to support children and young people with highly complex needs in Croydon. The role requires resilience, genuine care, and experience in residential care settings, including mental health awareness and PBS knowledge.

Flexibility across full-time or part-time shifts, including days, nights, and weekends, is essential. Successful candidates may hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or be Level 2 working towards it)

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or Level 2 working towards the qualification.
• Significant experience supporting children and young people with highly complex needs.
• Experience in mental health or CAMHS settings is beneficial.
• Willingness to work across full-time, part-time, days, nights and weekends.

Skills

Resilience

Childcare experience

Mental health awareness

PBS knowledge

Flexible shifts

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 2 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

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
• Autism spectrum conditions, including high-functioning ASD
• Emotional crisis management
• Anxiety disorders
• Intervention and restraint
• Previous experience with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is essential.

We're keen to connect with individuals who hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or are Level 2 working towards the qualification, or 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.

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