Job Description
Full & Part Time openings - £15ph RSW - £17ph SeniorDo you want to work in a role where your care, compassion, and dedication can truly transform the lives of children who have experienced trauma? Join a specialist care provider where every day is an opportunity to help children build trust, resilience, and healthier relationships. We have an openign for Senior and a Residential Support Worker.As a Senior/ Residential Support Worker, youll provide nurturing, consistent care in a safe and structured environment.
Youll support children to understand their past experiences, manage their feelings, and develop self-esteem, while working closely with a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team. This is a role for someone who is reflective, resilient, and passionate about making a long-term impact.What youll doProvide consistent, nurturing care and act as a trusted adult role modelSupport children with daily routines, education, health, play, and activitiesContribute to care planning, record keeping, and reflective practiceWork as part of a multi-disciplinary team to create a safe, emotionally containing homeUse physical intervention only as a last resort (full training provided)Support the emotional, physical, and educational development of young people.Contribute to and implement individual care plans and risk assessments.Maintain high standards in residential care as expected by Ofsted.Build positive, trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals.Serve as a consistent, positive role model and mentor.Manage challenging behaviour and support children in crisis with a calm, trauma-informed approach.Encourage the development of independence, life skills, and social integration.Maintain detailed, accurate records and follow procedures and risk assessments.What were looking forExperience with children or vulnerable people (personal or professional)Calm, resilient, and reflective approach to challenging situationsWillingness to work within a therapeutic frameworkLevel 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare desirable or the willingness to work towards.Commitment to at least two years in the roleAdditional detailsShift work with optional sleep-ins12 hour shifts 36 hours per week.Part Time - 2 shifts per weekFlexibility required, including occasional overtimeMust be physically able to meet the demands of the roleDriving license required doe to the location.Enhanced DBS check requiredReady to Make a Difference?If youre compassionate, resilient, and driven to support vulnerable children, wed love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ