Therapeutic Children's Residential Worker (Permanent)

GSL Education; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated Children’s Residential Support Worker for a specialist therapeutic home in Loughborough. This full-time, permanent role offers care and support to children with complex needs in a safe environment.

You will work with a therapeutic team to support education, life skills and emotional wellbeing, building strong relationships and contributing to care plans. Applicants should have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and a DBS on the Update Service.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence (and access to own vehicle)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Ability to provide a full employment history and two professional references

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day care and support within the residential home.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Supporting individual care plans and behaviour support strategies.
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour using positive behaviour approaches.
• Encouraging participation in education, activities, and daily routines.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing, personal development and independence.
• Maintaining accurate records and working with multi-agency professionals

Skills

Driving Licence

Posting of references

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated Children’s Residential Support Worker for a specialist therapeutic home in Loughborough. This full-time, permanent role offers care and support to children with complex needs in a safe environment.

You will work with a therapeutic team to support education, life skills and emotional wellbeing, building strong relationships and contributing to care plans. Applicants should have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and a DBS on the Update Service.