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Residential Support Worker / Key Worker : Children?s Home
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Opportunity for a Residential Support Worker / Key Worker / Therapeutic Practitioner
An opportunity has arisen for a Residential Support Worker / Key Worker / Therapeutic Practitioner to join a specialist children's residential care provider supporting young people with SEMH needs through a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment.
As a Residential Support Worker / Key Worker / Therapeutic Practitioner, you will provide emotional and practical support to young people, helping create a safe, stable and positive home environment.
This full-time role offers a salary range of GBP 16.00 - GBP 17.50 per hour plus GBP 60 per sleep-in and benefits. We are open to considering candidates on a Permanent, Temp-to-Perm, or Temporary basis.
You Will Be Responsible For
- Building positive relationships with young people and acting as a consistent, professional role model.
- Providing therapeutic and relational support to help young people manage emotional, developmental and behavioural needs.
- Supporting the delivery and review of individual care plans, risk assessments and support strategies.
- Maintaining appropriate routines, boundaries and structures to encourage positive behaviours and personal development.
- Supporting young people with daily living skills, education, health appointments and community activities.
- Completing accurate records, daily notes, incident reports and other required documentation.
- Supporting safeguarding practices and responding appropriately to challenging situations.
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What We Are Looking For
- Previously worked as a Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Therapeutic Practitioner, Childcare Worker, Childcare Practitioner or in a similar role.
- Prior experience working within a children's residential home environment.
- Experience supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs and/or complex trauma (beneficial).
- Strong record-keeping skills and the ability to maintain accurate documentation.
- A positive and supportive approach when working with vulnerable young people.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Right to work in the UK.
Shift
- 2 days on / 4 days off rota.
- Includes 2 sleep-ins per working cycle.
- Weekend and bank holiday availability required.
What's On Offer
- Competitive Salary.
- Additional sleep-in payments.
- Company pension.
- On-site parking.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Supportive working environment focused on making a positive difference to young people's lives.
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This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Residential Therapeutic Practitioner looking to join a dedicated team and play an important role in supporting young people's development and wellbeing.
Important Information
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Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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