Residential Support Worker – EBD Home for children Reports To: Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Senior Support Worker
Residential Support Worker - Up to £13.Being a Children's Home registered for EBD, our client is interested in candidates with Children's Home experience /background and not adults. Level 3 or working towards is essential.
Our client is seeking compassionate and dedicated Residential Support Workers to provide high-quality care and support to young people. This role involves safeguarding their well-being, addressing their physical, emotional, and practical needs, and helping them reach their full potential. You will serve as a positive role model and work closely with young individuals to support their development and independence.
Assist with daily care routines and practical needs.
Build trusting, respectful relationships with young people.
Support their physical, emotional, behavioral, cultural, and educational development.
Follow and adapt individual care plans to meet changing needs.
Take responsibility for a small group of young people.
Offer one-on-one guidance to help address personal challenges.
Provide emotional support during difficult times.
Encourage ambition and support goal achievement.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to planning and review meetings.
Empower young people to participate in decisions about their lives.
Advocate for young people in relevant meetings.
Promote community engagement and social development.
Support team development and communication.
Maintain consistency in care plans across the team.
Offer informal support to colleagues.
Attend regular supervision in line with quality standards.
Attend and contribute to young people’s meetings.
Drive company vehicles as required.
Participate in ongoing training and maintain a current training profile.
Secondary education, Level 3 qualification, Full, clean driving license
Childcare qualification, Sports/activity certification
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, Understanding of young people’s needs, Awareness of safeguarding practices, Ability to work independently and as part of a team, Basic household management skills, Emotional resilience, Commitment to equality and anti-discriminatory practice
Knowledge of challenging behavior and intervention strategies, Familiarity with CHR & QS, Understanding of childcare legislation, Outdoor activity skills
Desirable: Residential care experience, Work with children or in youth justice, Experience with outdoor activities, Shift work experience