Youth Residential Care Worker (Sleep‑In)

Charles Hunter Associates; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Hourly pay

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates is seeking a Residential Support Worker in Bodmin to provide consistent care and support for young people in a residential setting. The role involves building relationships, aiding daily routines, and supporting education and activities.

Ideal candidates are caring, patient and reliable, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Prior experience in children's residential care is beneficial but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare, support work, education or youth work is beneficial but not essential.
• Demonstrates empathy, resilience and ability to build trusting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with young people.
• Provide emotional and practical support.
• Support daily routines and independence.
• Encourage life skills and education participation.
• Assist with activities and appointments.
• Help young people achieve individual goals.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing environment.
• Complete care records and reports.
• Work closely with colleagues and other professionals.
• Undertake sleep-in duties.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Confident communicator

Reliable

Team player

Safeguarding

Willing to learn

Job description

Charles Hunter Associates is seeking a Residential Support Worker in Bodmin to provide consistent care and support for young people in a residential setting. The role involves building relationships, aiding daily routines, and supporting education and activities.

Ideal candidates are caring, patient and reliable, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Prior experience in children's residential care is beneficial but not essential.