Youth Residential Support Worker (Driving Licence Required)

Aspris; Meopham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspris is seeking a Residential Support Worker to engage with children and young people aged 8–18 who have EBD and complex behaviours. The role involves supporting daily activities, outings, and personalised care planning within a multi-agency framework.

You will work to build positive attachments, encourage independence, and participate in continuous CPD to develop your skills in safeguarding and care provision. A Full UK Driving Licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Engage with children and young people aged 8–18 years with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), complex and challenging behaviours.
• Take young people to social activities such as seeing friends, cinema trips, and community events like fundraisers and galas.
• Teach practical life skills, such as cooking, and encourage independence.
• Contribute to personalised care planning and multi-agency work to achieve positive outcomes for young people.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Aspris is seeking a Residential Support Worker to engage with children and young people aged 8–18 who have EBD and complex behaviours. The role involves supporting daily activities, outings, and personalised care planning within a multi-agency framework.

You will work to build positive attachments, encourage independence, and participate in continuous CPD to develop your skills in safeguarding and care provision. A Full UK Driving Licence is essential.