Waking Night Residential Support Worker - Therapeutic Care

Bear Care 1 Ltd; Tendring; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Perkbox membership

Counselling services

Long service awards

Free parking

Refer a friend bonus

Funded CPD and learning

Career development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Bear Care 1 Ltd is looking for a compassionate Residential Support Worker to join our home for children and young people. You will provide emotional and social support, helping residents build positive relationships and reach their potential through consistent, therapeutic care.

You will support day-to-day routines—waking, meals, school/college, activities and bedtime—promote independence, contribute to care plans and risk assessments, and keep accurate records.

Qualifications

• Genuine motivation to improve the lives of children and young people.
• Good communication and teamworking skills.
• Aged 21 or over.
• Diploma/qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent, or working towards one.
• Previous experience in a children's residential setting.
• Understanding of trauma-informed or therapeutic approaches to care.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and social support, helping children and young people build positive and meaningful relationships.
• Support day-to-day routines including waking, mealtimes, school/college, activities and bedtime.
• Encourage participation in hobbies, activities and the local community.
• Build trusted and consistent relationships as a key worker for allocated children.
• Put our Therapeutic Framework into practice through everyday interactions and support.
• Support children and young people to develop age-appropriate independence and life skills.
• Prepare meals and contribute to cooking, cleaning, shopping and laundry within the home.
• Promote the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people at all times.
• Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and reviews, and maintain accurate records.

Job description

Bear Care 1 Ltd is looking for a compassionate Residential Support Worker to join our home for children and young people. You will provide emotional and social support, helping residents build positive relationships and reach their potential through consistent, therapeutic care.

You will support day-to-day routines—waking, meals, school/college, activities and bedtime—promote independence, contribute to care plans and risk assessments, and keep accurate records.