Support Worker - Complex Needs Youth | Flexible Shifts

Nurseplus; Surrey Heath; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurseplus is seeking experienced Residential Support Workers to provide dedicated care for children and young people with complex needs in Croydon. You will work as part of a specialist team, supporting emotional wellbeing and safety in a residential setting.

Ideal candidates will hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or Level 2 while working towards it) or have significant direct experience with high-need young people, including PBS knowledge and skills in risk management.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people with complex needs in residential settings.
• Experience in mental health or CAMHS settings.
• Knowledge of self-harm and suicide risk, ligature risk management, and autism spectrum conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to children and young people in residential settings.
• Support emotional wellbeing and safety for residents.
• Collaborate with a specialist team to implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) where needed.

Skills

Residential childcare

PBS knowledge

Child development support

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 2 qualification

Job description

Nurseplus is seeking experienced Residential Support Workers to provide dedicated care for children and young people with complex needs in Croydon. You will work as part of a specialist team, supporting emotional wellbeing and safety in a residential setting.

Ideal candidates will hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or Level 2 while working towards it) or have significant direct experience with high-need young people, including PBS knowledge and skills in risk management.