Residential Support Worker
Location: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Salary: £14.00 per hour
Hours: Minimum 37.5 hours per week (full-time)
Sleep-in Rate: £60 per sleep-in shift
About the Role
We are looking for compassionate, committed, and resilient Residential Support Workers to join our team in a 3-bed children's home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people by providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive home environment. You will work closely with the young people to help them develop life skills, build confidence, achieve positive outcomes, and reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people in a residential setting.
Build positive and trusting relationships with young people, acting as a positive role model.
Support young people in line with their individual care plans, risk assessments, and placement plans.
Promote emotional well-being, independence, and personal development.
Encourage participation in education, training, hobbies, and community activities.
Support young people to attend appointments, school, and social activities.
Maintain accurate records, daily logs, incident reports, and other documentation.
Assist with household tasks to ensure the home remains safe, clean, and welcoming.
Administer medication where trained and authorised to do so.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, social workers, and external professionals.
Promote safeguarding and ensure the welfare of all young people at all times.
Participate in shift work, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in duties.
Essential Requirements
Genuine passion for working with children and young people.
Ability to build positive relationships and maintain professional boundaries.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
Flexible and reliable approach to shift work.
Good written and IT skills for record keeping.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Desirable Requirements
Previous experience working in residential childcare, social care, youth work, education, or a related field.
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, Children and Young People's Workforce, Health & Social Care, or equivalent.
Knowledge and understanding of Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
Full UK Driving Licence.
What We Offer
Competitive pay of £14.00 per hour.
£60 per sleep-in shift.
Minimum 37.5 hours per week.
Overtime opportunities.
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
Opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
Pension scheme.
Annual leave entitlement.
Supportive and experienced management team.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and all relevant safer recruitment checks.
If you are passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and achieve their goals, we would love to hear from you.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age