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Support Worker : Children?s Residential Care
Support Worker – Childrens’ Residential Care Provider
An opportunity has arisen for a Support Worker to join a well:established children’s residential care provider, delivering high-quality support to children and young people.
As a Support Worker, you will be supporting children and young people in a residential setting to promote:
- Safety
- Independence
- Emotional wellbeing
- Positive daily living skills
This role offers a minimum salary of £29,000 and benefits.
About the Role
You will be responsible for:
- Supporting children and young people in daily routines and personal development
- Involving children in their care, respecting their choices, needs, and wishes
- Understanding each child’s background, reflecting on practice, and maintaining positive professional relationships
- Maintaining strict confidentiality at all times
- Building professional, person-centred relationships as a Key Worker
- Supporting daily living needs, including:
- Hygiene, appearance, and personal care
- Guidance on healthy nutrition choices
- Medication administration (per policy)
- Attending appointments
- Reporting health, safety, or welfare concerns
- Encouraging participation in:
- Activities
- Leisure
- Trips and holidays
- Following behaviour support plans and risk assessments
- Accurate record keeping and reporting
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Requirements
We are seeking candidates with:
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Previous experience as:
- Residential Support Worker
- Support Worker
- Keyworker
- Residential Childcare Worker
- Childrens’ Support Worker
- Therapeutic Care Practitioner
- Support Practitioner
- Childrens’ Care Worker
- Childrens’ Care Assistant
- Care Assistant
- Childcare Worker
- or in a similar role
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Experience working with children and young people in care, residential, or support settings
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A relevant health and social care qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
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An understanding of:
- Children’s development
- Trauma, and the impact of adverse experiences (helpful but not mandatory)
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Awareness of safeguarding practices and a commitment to child protection
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport
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Why Join Us
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker to join a dedicated residential care team and make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.
Important Information: Data Processing
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- An Employment Business
- An Employment Agency, as defined within the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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