Support Worker - Children's

JK Recruitment; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a compassionate Residential Support Worker to provide high-quality care to children and young people. The role is crucial for ensuring their safety and development, offering responsibilities ranging from emotional support to daily routines management. Essential qualifications include good communication skills, teamwork, and a genuine interest in caring for young individuals. Competitive salary and benefits are available, along with comprehensive training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and holiday entitlement

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Career progression

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working in a caring environment with young people.
• Honest, trustworthy, reliable and flexible.
• Willingness to undertake training and continue personal development.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people.
• Develop independent living skills and social engagement.
• Implement care plans and risk assessments.
• Work closely with families and professionals.
• Support with daily routines and personal care.
• Encourage participation in recreational activities.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Diploma level 3 (or expected to work to Diploma level 3)

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Residential Support Worker to provide high-quality care and support to children and young people. This role involves working with children who may have experienced trauma, or who have learning disabilities and behavioural difficulties (EBD). Your role will be crucial in ensuring their safety, well-being, and development.

We have a number of Residential Support Worker opportunities available on a Temporary, Temporary‑Permanent and Permanent basis, and the positions offer an immediate start for the successful applicants.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Assist in developing independent living skills, education, and social engagement.
• Implement and follow care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour management strategies.
• Work closely with families, social workers, schools, and healthcare professionals.
• Support children with daily routines, including personal care, meal preparation, and bedtime routines.
• Encourage participation in recreational activities, hobbies, and community engagement.
• Manage and de‑escalate challenging behaviours in a trauma‑informed way.
• Ensure all safeguarding procedures are followed and report any concerns.
• Maintain accurate records and reports in line with legal and organisational requirements.

Key Requirements

Essential

• Genuine interest in working in a caring environment with young people
• Good communication skills
• Good team worker but able to work on own initiative
• Honest, trustworthy, reliable and flexible
• Willingness to undertake training and continue personal development

Desired

• Diploma level 3 (or expected to work to Diploma level 3)
• Full driving licence
• 21 years of age or over

Benefits

• Competitive salary and holiday entitlement.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Career progression within a supportive organisation.
• Employee assistance programme and well-being support.
• Pension scheme and additional staff benefits.

If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and supporting their growth and development, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now by following the link provided for the Residential Support Worker