Larchwood provides short breaks overnight respite care for children and young people with severe and complex needs. We are looking for a dedicated Children’s Residential Care and Support Worker on a part-time, permanent basis, working 20 hours per week. About you As a Children’s Residential Care and Support Worker you will be a highly skilled and motivated team player who is enthusiastic about providing the highest quality of care and support to our children and young people. We have a rota working pattern, rotas are published one month in advance. About the team Working at Larchwood is both fun and challenging. You will be surrounded by a team who care passionately about the work we do and who equally recognise the importance of being supportive to each other. The children and young people are all unique and require individualised care. Staff strive for excellence and ensure that the care provided is responsive to the children and young people’s view, wishes, and feelings. Key responsibilities To participate in the delivery of a range of short break opportunities including tea visits, overnight stays and weekend play sessions. To keywork for a number of children/young people ensuring their care plans and risk assessments reflect their ever-changing needs. To develop and support a wide range of fun activities that reflect the children/young people’s wishes and needs. To promote children and young people’s independence and communication needs. To promote the welfare of children and young people and to contribute to ensuring that children are safeguarded from abuse. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .