Residential Support Worker – Children’s Services

Tudor Employment Agency Ltd; Burton (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Career progression

Supportive team

Make a difference

Job summary

Tudor Employment Agency Ltd is recruiting a compassionate Residential Support Worker to support children and young people in Burton-upon-Trent, providing a safe, nurturing and stable home. The role focuses on building relationships, aiding education and wellbeing, and promoting positive behaviours.

You will follow safeguarding procedures, assist with daily living tasks, and contribute to care planning while maintaining clear records.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to achieve within 2 years.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Passion for supporting children and young people.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Patient, caring and emotionally resilient.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Positive team player with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support daily routines including education, health, leisure activities and emotional wellbeing.
• Encourage positive behaviour through consistency, support and role modelling.
• Assist with cooking, cleaning, personal care and independent living skills.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and keyworker documentation.
• Support care planning, risk assessments and review meetings.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and promote the welfare of children at all times.
• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation techniques when required.
• Attend training, team meetings and supervision sessions.

Skills

Communication skills

Listening skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

About the Role

We are recruiting for a compassionate and dedicatedResidential Support Workerto join the team at Burton-upon-Trent. You will play a vital role in supporting children and young people, helping them achieve positive outcomes while providing a safe, nurturing and stable home

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people


• Support daily routines including education, health, leisure activities and emotional wellbeing


• Encourage positive behaviour through consistency, support and role modelling


• Assist with cooking, cleaning, personal care and independent living skills


• Maintain accurate records, reports and keyworker documentation


• Support care planning, risk assessments and review meetings


• Follow safeguarding procedures and promote the welfare of children at all times


• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation techniques when required


• Attend training, team meetings and supervision sessions

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to achieve within 2 years


• Full UK Driving Licence


• Enhanced DBS clearance


• Passion for supporting children and young people


• Excellent communication and listening skills


• Patient, caring and emotionally resilient


• Ability to remain calm under pressure


• Positive team player with a proactive approach

Benefits

• Competitive salary of£24,500 – £29,000 per annum


• Ongoing training and professional development


• Career progression opportunities


• Supportive and friendly team environment


• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people