Support Worker Children

RADAAS Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking dedicated Support Workers for a children's residential care facility. This full-time position involves creating a safe and nurturing environment for young people, fostering their emotional wellbeing, and encouraging personal development. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, experience working with young people, and a commitment to high quality care. The role offers training opportunities and compliance requirements, including an Enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, preferably in residential care.
• Ability to remain calm, consistent, and professional in challenging situations.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, confidentiality, and high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with young people to enhance their security.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Maintain accurate daily records and adhere to safety procedures.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Calm under pressure

Professionalism

Team-focused approach

Education

Diploma Level 3 (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Hiring: Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care

RADAAS Ltd is recruiting dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join Smoothstone Care & Education, providing high-quality residential care to young people. This role is ideal for individuals committed to safeguarding, emotional development, and delivering consistent support within a therapeutic environment.

📍 Location: Residential Children’s Home

💼 Role Type: Full-time

🛂 Compliance: Enhanced DBS + mandatory training

🎓 Training: Diploma Level 3 (or willingness to work toward completion)

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will help create a safe, nurturing, and stable home for young people. You will work as part of a team to promote emotional wellbeing, independence, and personal development while ensuring all care meets organisational and statutory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting Young People

• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people to enhance their sense of security.
• Safeguard and promote welfare at all times.
• Encourage healthy lifestyles, education, vocational progress, and positive routines.
• Provide consistent boundaries and follow agreed behaviour support strategies.
• Support young people during admission, daily routines, and the process of leaving care.
• Participate in activities, group events, and assist with meal preparation.
• Promote independence and help develop social, emotional, and life skills.

Team & Professional Duties

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, carers, social workers, and external agencies.
• Assist in implementing, reviewing, and updating care plans for each young person.
• Attend staff meetings, supervision, appraisals, and contribute to the home’s development.
• Support new staff as part of their induction.
• Undertake mandatory training and progress toward Diploma Level.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate daily records, incident logs, progress reports, and care files.
• Manage petty cash and follow financial procedures.
• Adhere to all organisational guidelines, policies, and safeguarding frameworks.
• Comply with Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with young people (residential care experience desirable).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm, consistent, and professional in challenging situations.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, confidentiality, and high standards of care.
• Team-focused approach with a willingness to learn and develop.

How to Apply

Apply here and one of our Team Members will get in touch.