About Us
Ashford Children's Care Ltd provides high-quality residential care and support for children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and behaviours that may challenge. Our aim is to provide safe, nurturing, and child-centred environments where young people can thrive, develop independence, and achieve positive outcomes.
We are currently seeking a committed and compassionate Male Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated team.
Why Male Applicants?
Due to the specific needs of the young people currently residing within the home, this post is restricted to male applicants under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 as a Genuine Occupational Requirement.
About the Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people in all aspects of their daily lives, helping them to achieve their full potential.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing high-quality care and support in line with children's care plans.
- Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
- Supporting education, activities, appointments, and community engagement.
- Encouraging independence and life skills development.
- Building positive, trusting relationships with young people.
- Completing daily records, reports, and safeguarding documentation.
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Supporting young people during periods of emotional distress using therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches.
- Managing physical behaviours that can arise during periods of dysregulation or distress
Essential Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
- Minimum age 21 years.
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Passion for improving the lives of children and young people.
Desirable
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to undertake).
- Previous experience within children's residential care, education, health care, supported living, youth work, or similar settings.
- CPI/PBM/Team Teach or equivalent behaviour management training.
- Experience supporting young people with learning disabilities, autism, or complex needs.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and sleep-in payments.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Supportive management team.
- Pension scheme.
- Employee wellbeing support.
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.
Safeguarding
Ashford Children's Care Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and safer recruitment procedures.
Pay: £12.75-£13.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
