Bright Futures SC Ltd
Children Residential Support Worker
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Company Description
Bright Futures SC Ltd provides residential care for children and young people, offering tailored therapeutic support within stable, nurturing home environments. The organization is committed to understanding each young person as an individual and shaping care, structure, and opportunities around their unique needs and circumstances. Bright Futures SC Ltd works closely with families, local authorities, and multi-agency professionals to maintain the highest standards of care throughout each young person’s journey. Through consistent support and meaningful relationships, the team helps children build confidence, resilience, and independence so they can thrive.
Role Description
The Children Residential Support Worker is a full-time, on-site role based in St Albans. This role involves providing day-to-day practical and emotional support to children and young people in a residential setting, helping to create a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.
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Responsibilities
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- Supporting daily routines
- Facilitating education and recreational activities
- Promoting positive behavior
- Contributing to individual care plans
- Maintaining accurate records
- Participating in reviews and meetings with professionals and families
- Following safeguarding and health and safety procedures
The Children Residential Support Worker will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, offering consistent, reliable support that encourages each young person’s growth and independence.
Qualifications
- Experience in support roles within children’s residential care or similar settings, including working effectively as part of a team of Support Workers.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting, professional relationships with children, colleagues, and external partners.
- Knowledge of safeguarding principles and procedures, with a commitment to promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people.
- Clear and confident communication skills, both verbal and written, including accurate record-keeping and report writing.
- Basic technical support skills and comfort using digital systems for care records, communication, and training.
- Relevant qualification in social care, childcare, or a related field (e.g., NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People) or willingness to work towards it.
- Ability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, with resilience and emotional maturity when managing challenging situations.
- Understanding of therapeutic approaches and trauma-informed practice, or willingness to undertake training in these areas.
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