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Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Residential Support Worker to join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people. In this role, you will provide safe, nurturing, and structured support within a residential setting, helping children develop essential life skills while ensuring their wellbeing and safety. Your energetic approach will foster a warm environment where children feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to young lives while developing your skills in childcare and support work.
Duties
- Build trusting relationships with children, offering emotional support and guidance tailored to their individual needs
- Assist with daily routines such as meal preparation, medication, and recreational activities
- Implement and review care plans designed to promote personal development and wellbeing
- Support children in developing social skills, independence, and life skills through engaging activities
- Drive children to appointments, activities, or outings safely using company vehicles when required
- Monitor and record progress by maintaining accurate documentation of each child's development and behaviour
- Collaborate with colleagues, families, and external professionals to ensure consistent support for each child
Skills
- Experience working with children in a childcare or support setting is highly desirable
- Strong communication skills to effectively listen, advise, and build rapport with young people and team members
- Ability to follow detailed care plans while adapting approaches as needed for individual circumstances
- Valid driving license with experience driving safely in various conditions is preferred
- Proficiency in using IT systems for record keeping, reporting, and communication purposes
- Excellent interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships within a team environment
- Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures and best practices in residential care
Join us in creating a supportive environment where children can flourish! We value energetic individuals who are passionate about making a difference. This role offers the chance to develop your career in childcare while gaining invaluable experience supporting young people's growth and independence.
Pay: £27,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
