Hiring: Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care
RADAAS Ltd is recruiting dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join Smoothstone Care & Education, providing high-quality residential care to young people. This role is ideal for individuals committed to safeguarding, emotional development, and delivering consistent support within a therapeutic environment.
📍 Location: Residential Children’s Home
💼 Role Type: Full-time
🛂 Compliance: Enhanced DBS + mandatory training
🎓 Training: Diploma Level 3 (or willingness to work toward completion)
🔹 About the Role
As a Support Worker, you will help create a safe, nurturing, and stable home for young people. You will work as part of a team to promote emotional wellbeing, independence, and personal development while ensuring all care meets organisational and statutory standards.
🔹 Key Responsibilities
Supporting Young People
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Build positive, trusting relationships with young people to enhance their sense of security.
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Safeguard and promote welfare at all times.
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Encourage healthy lifestyles, education, vocational progress, and positive routines.
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Provide consistent boundaries and follow agreed behaviour support strategies.
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Support young people during admission, daily routines, and the process of leaving care.
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Participate in activities, group events, and assist with meal preparation.
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Promote independence and help develop social, emotional, and life skills.
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Team & Professional Duties
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Work collaboratively with colleagues, carers, social workers, and external agencies.
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Assist in implementing, reviewing, and updating care plans for each young person.
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Attend staff meetings, supervision, appraisals, and contribute to the home’s development.
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Support new staff as part of their induction.
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Undertake mandatory training and progress toward Diploma Level.
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Administrative Responsibilities
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Maintain accurate daily records, incident logs, progress reports, and care files.
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Manage petty cash and follow financial procedures.
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Adhere to all organisational guidelines, policies, and safeguarding frameworks.
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Comply with Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices.
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🔹 What We’re Looking For
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Experience working with young people (residential care experience desirable).
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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Ability to remain calm, consistent, and professional in challenging situations.
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Commitment to safeguarding, equality, confidentiality, and high standards of care.
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Team-focused approach with a willingness to learn and develop.
📩 How to Apply
Apply here and one of our Team Member will get in touch