Support Worker - Children-s Residential Care

Jobit; Ashford; On-site; GBP 26,100 - 31,900; Full time

Job summary

Jobit in Ashford is seeking a Support Worker to join a well-established children's residential care provider, delivering high-quality support to children and young people. The role involves promoting safety, independence, and emotional wellbeing through daily routines and personal development.

Applicants should have experience in residential care and be willing to work towards a health and social care qualification. The position offers a minimum salary of £29,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, working with children and young people.
• Willingness to work towards a relevant qualification.
• Understanding trauma and adverse experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s daily routines and personal development.
• Encourage participation in care and respect children's choices.
• Maintain positive relationships with children.
• Administer medication according to policy.
• Keep accurate records and reports.

Skills

Experience in residential care

Understanding of children's development

Knowledge of safeguarding practices

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

Relevant health and social care qualification

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Support Worker to join a well-established childrens residential care provider, delivering high-quality support to children and young people.

As a Support Worker, you will be supporting children and young people in a residential setting to promote safety, independence, emotional wellbeing, and positive daily living skills.

This role offers minimum salary of £29,000and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people with day-to-day routines and personal development
• Involve children in their care, respecting their choices, needs and wishes
• Understand each child's background, reflect on practice, and maintain positive professional relationships
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Build professional, person-centred relationships as Key Worker
• Support daily living needs, including: hygiene, appearance and personal care;
• Healthy nutrition choices
• Medication administration per policy
• Attending appointments
• Reporting health, safety or welfare concerns
• Encouraging activities, leisure, trips and holidays
• Following behaviour support and risk assessments
• Accurate record keeping and reporting

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience as a Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Residential Childcare Worker, Children's Support Worker, Therapeutic Care Practitioner, Support Practitioner, Children's Care Worker, Children's Care Assistant, Care Assistant, Childcare Worker or in a similar role.
• Experience working with children and young people in a care, residential or support environment
• Relevant health and social care qualification or willingness to work towards one
• Understanding of children's development, trauma and the impact of adverse experiences is beneficial
• Awareness of safeguarding practices and commitment to child protection