Job Description
About the RoleWe are recruiting Residential Support Workers to support children and young people in small, nurturing residential homes. Due to the needs of the young people, including 2:1 staffing requirements, we are expanding the team to provide greater flexibility and consistency of care.You will work as part of a dedicated staff team to provide high-quality, child-centred care, supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). The homes support a maximum of two young people at any one time (or up to three if siblings), ensuring a calm, stable, and outcomes-focused environment.Working PatternThis role operates on a 3-week rolling rota, consisting of 7 shifts over 3 weeks .Example rota:Week 1: 18-hour shift / 15-hour shift / 18-hour shiftWeek 2: 15-hour shift / 18-hour shiftWeek 3: 18-hour shift / 15-hour shift / 18-hour shiftShift Types:Waking Night: 10pm 8am (10 hours)Long Day Sleep: 7:30am 11:00pm (sleep-in, wake-up 6:30am9:00am)Long Day: 7:30am 10:30pmFlexibility across the rota is essential.
Overtime is available.About the Young PeopleTeenagers with emotional and behavioural difficultiesSome young people currently require 2:1 supportBehaviours may include emotional dysregulation, attention-seeking, or running from placementNo personal care is requiredMedication support is not currently required (but may change)Key ResponsibilitiesChild-Centred Care and DevelopmentBuild safe, trusting, and positive relationships with children and young peopleSupport emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs using trauma-informed and attachment-aware approachesAssist with daily routines, including mornings, evenings, and school preparationPromote education, independence, and personal developmentEncourage positive behaviour through consistency, boundaries, and positive reinforcementSafeguarding and WelfareActively safeguard children and young people in line with policies and proceduresReport concerns, disclosures, or incidents promptly and appropriatelyFollow risk assessments, behaviour support plans, and care plansUse physical intervention only where trained and necessaryDaily Living and Home EnvironmentSupport and participate in activities, outings, and community engagementEncourage life skills such as cooking, budgeting, cleaning, and independenceMaintain a safe, clean, and homely environmentAdminister medication safely where trained and requiredProfessional PracticeComplete accurate and timely records, including daily logs and incident reportsAttend team meetings, training, and supervisionWork collaboratively with external professionals (e.g. social workers, education providers)Uphold childrens rights, individuality, culture, and beliefsTPBN1_UKTJ