Children's Residential Support Worker

Children's Residential Support Worker 

Are you passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives? Do you want to work in a supportive and rewarding environment where you can genuinely impact the future of children and young people? We are now recruiting a dedicated Children's Residential Support Worker to join a compassionate team committed to providing safe, nurturing, and child-centred care.

About the Role: 
As a Children's Residential Support Worker you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care and support to children and young people living in residential settings. Your role will be pivotal in promoting their emotional, physical and psychological wellbeing while working within a therapeutic and innovative framework.

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Provide safe, consistent, and child-centred care to children and young people.
• Support emotional and psychological wellbeing, fostering a positive environment.
• Work as part of a team to develop and review individual care plans.
• Promote equality, inclusion, and safeguard every child in your care.
• Support children in developing personal hygiene, life skills, and acceptable behavioural standards.
• Engage children in educational, leisure, and social activities, including trips and holidays.
• Follow safeguarding policies, report any concerns immediately, and maintain professional boundaries.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and reflective practice.
• Undertake household duties like cooking, cleaning, and caring for children who are unwell.
• Be flexible with working hours, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins, to meet service needs.

Benefits of working as a Children's Residential Support Worker:

• Enhanced Annual Leave – Start at 224 hours rising to 248 hours after four years.
• Health & Wellbeing Day – Take a paid wellbeing day each year to support your physical, mental and emotional health.
• Blue Light Card – Save with exclusive discounts at over 15,000 retailers across shopping, travel, dining and entertainment.
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits – Reduce your tax and National Insurance bill by exchanging part of your salary for benefits such as pension contributions, bikes and tech.
• Supported Qualifications – We back you in gaining recognised, transferable qualifications that validate your expertise and align with industry standards.
• Cheers for Years – We celebrate loyalty. Receive a gift at your 2, 5 and 10 year milestones as a thank-you for your continued commitment to changing lives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience working with children and young people is desirable.
• Willingness to work towards relevant qualifications in Children and Young People’s Services.
• Full UK driving Licence
• Enhanced DBS 

How to Apply
Interested in making a real difference? To apply for the role of Children's Residential Support Worker, please contact our specialist recruiter:

Consultant Name: Eilidh Nicol
Email: eilidh.nicol@servicecare.org.uk
Phone: 01772208964

Join us and help create a future of strength and opportunity for every child!
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