Job Description
Waking Nights Residential Children’s Support Worker
Location: TottenhamSalary: £30,000 per annumHours: 37–40 hours per weekBenefits: Every other weekend offJob Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Nurse Seekers are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established children’s residential care provider for passionate and dedicated Support Workers to join their supportive and professional team.
The service provides a holistic, child-centred environment where children and young people are supported to flourish emotionally, socially, and developmentally. Therapeutic approaches are embedded into daily care, ensuring children’s individual needs, wishes, and well-being are always prioritised.
The Role
As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in the daily lives of children and young people. You will act as a positive role model, offering consistent care, guidance, and emotional support within a safe and nurturing family-style environment. You will support children to build resilience, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
Children & Young People:
* Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times
* Develop positive, meaningful relationships built on trust and respect
* Support physical, emotional, behavioural, cultural, and educational needs
* Encourage positive behaviour and set clear, consistent boundaries
* Support access to education, healthcare, therapy, and community activities
* Promote independence and life skills through daily living support
* Encourage participation in care planning and review meetings
* Prepare healthy meals and maintain a clean, safe living environment
* Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns including exploitation risks
* Advocate for children and support them to achieve their individual goals
Professional Responsibilities:
* Work as part of a consistent, supportive team
* Maintain accurate and timely written and digital records
* Follow policies, procedures, and safeguarding frameworks
* Build strong professional relationships with external agencies
* Attend team meetings, supervision, training, and appraisals
* Work towards or hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
Person Specification – Essential Criteria
* GCSE level education or equivalent
* Willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development
* Previous experience (paid or unpaid) working with children and young people
* Basic knowledge of safeguarding legislation and children’s homes regulations
* Ability to build positive relationships with children presenting emotional or behavioural challenges
* Honest, reliable, empathetic, and resilient
* Strong written and IT skills for recording and reporting