About the Role
We 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 Pattern
This 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 shift
* Week 2: 15-hour shift / 18-hour shift
* Week 3: 18-hour shift / 15-hour shift / 18-hour shift
Shift 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 10:30pm
Flexibility across the rota is essential. Overtime is available.
About the Young People
* Teenagers with emotional and behavioural difficulties
* Some young people currently require 2:1 support
* Behaviours may include emotional dysregulation, attention-seeking, or running from placement
* No personal care is required
* Medication support is not currently required (but may change)
Key Responsibilities
Child-Centred Care and Development
* Build safe, trusting, and positive relationships with children and young people
* Support emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs using trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches
* Assist with daily routines, including mornings, evenings, and school preparation
* Promote education, independence, and personal development
* Encourage positive behaviour through consistency, boundaries, and positive reinforcement
Safeguarding and Welfare
* Actively safeguard children and young people in line with policies and procedures
* Report concerns, disclosures, or incidents promptly and appropriately
* Follow risk assessments, behaviour support plans, and care plans
* Use physical intervention only where trained and necessary
Daily Living and Home Environment
* Support and participate in activities, outings, and community engagement
* Encourage life skills such as cooking, budgeting, cleaning, and independence
* Maintain a safe, clean, and homely environment
* Administer medication safely where trained and required
Professional Practice
* Complete accurate and timely records, including daily logs and incident reports
* Attend team meetings, training, and supervision
* Work collaboratively with external professionals (e.g. social workers, education providers)
* Uphold childrens rights, individuality, culture, and beliefs
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