Job Purpose
To provide high-quality, person-centred support to children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Learning Disabilities (LD), and Care/Leaving Care backgrounds. The Support Worker will promote independence, emotional wellbeing, safety, and positive outcomes while maintaining a nurturing and structured environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide direct support and care to children and young people in line with individual care/support plans
* Build positive, professional relationships based on trust, respect, and consistency
* Support emotional regulation and behaviour management using trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches
* Assist with daily living tasks, routines, and personal care where required
* Promote independence, confidence, and life skills development
* Support with education, appointments, activities, and community engagement
* Implement behaviour support plans and de-escalation strategies
* Maintain accurate daily records, incident reports, and safeguarding documentation
* Work collaboratively with families, social workers, schools, and external professionals
* Ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed at all times
* Support young people transitioning from care towards independent living
* Encourage positive social interaction, healthy routines, and emotional wellbeing
Essential Requirements
* Previous experience supporting children/young people with EBD, Autism, LD, or Care Experience
* Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
* Knowledge of behaviour support / de-escalation strategies
* Ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Flexible to work shifts, weekends, sleep-ins, and waking nights where required
* Full UK Driving Licence (preferred/essential depending on service)
* Right to work in the UK
Desirable Qualifications
* NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care / Children & Young People
* Team Teach / PMVA / MAPA / CPI Training
* Safeguarding Training
* First Aid / Medication Administration Training
Personal Qualities
* Compassionate and empathetic
* Reliable and professional
* Resilient and emotionally mature
* Patient and understanding
* Passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable young people
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