Support Worker (Male)

Portman Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Portman Recruitment is partnering with a Liverpool-based children's residential care provider to recruit a resilient Residential Support Worker. The role focuses on supporting young people with complex needs, including autism and communication challenges, in a 2:1 staffing environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in children's residential care, be resilient and patient, and may benefit from a Level 3 qualification (training provided).

Qualifications

• Experience in children's residential care.
• Resilient, consistent and patient demeanor.
• Driving licence advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with complex needs in a residential setting.
• Build trusting relationships and provide calm, patient care.
• Engage in safeguarding and individualised support plans.

Skills

Residential care

Autism

SEMH / complex needs

Non-verbal support

Education

Level 3 qualification in CYPS / Residential Childcare

Job description

Children's Residential Support Worker – Liverpool

Location: Liverpool
Salary: up to £14.15 per hour
Hours: Full-time
Driver: Preferred
Qualification: Level 3 preferred, but training can be provided
Sector: Children's Residential Care

Portman Recruitment are working with an established children's residential care provider in Liverpool who are looking to recruit an experienced and resilient Residential Support Worker.

The home supports young people with complex additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and communication difficulties. The young people can display behaviours of concern, so the client needs somebody who is calm, patient, confident and able to build trusting relationships over time. The client's own advert confirms that support is highly individualised, with 2:1 staffing in place for the young people currently living within the home.

What they're looking for

You'll ideally have experience within:

• Children's residential care
• Autism
• SEMH / complex needs
• Supporting young people who are non-verbal or have communication difficulties

You'll need to be resilient, consistent and patient, with a genuine understanding that behaviour can often be a form of communication.

A Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People / Residential Childcare would be advantageous, although the employer is prepared to support the right person through their qualification.

A driving licence would also be advantageous.

What's on offer

• Full training
• Ongoing support from an experienced management team
• Opportunity to gain your Level 3 qualification

The employer offers full training, ongoing support and career development opportunities.