Therapeutic Children's Residential Support Worker

Paragon Social Care; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Competitive salary

Job summary

Paragon Social Care is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. The role involves supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs within a residential setting, focusing on safety, wellbeing and positive development.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, following care plans, safeguarding procedures and regulatory standards to ensure outstanding care.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with children and colleagues.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and professional boundaries.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
• Promote a safe, caring and nurturing residential environment.
• Carry out welfare checks in line with care plans and risk assessments.
• Respond to incidents, safeguarding concerns and emergencies.
• Provide emotional support, reassurance and positive role modelling.
• Maintain accurate daily records, reports and handovers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Teamwork

Resilience

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Paragon Social Care is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. The role involves supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs within a residential setting, focusing on safety, wellbeing and positive development.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, following care plans, safeguarding procedures and regulatory standards to ensure outstanding care.