Children's Residential Support Worker

Children’s Residential Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in children’s lives? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Children’s Residential Support Worker to join our team in Nottingham. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive organisation dedicated to creating opportunities and fostering growth for vulnerable children and young people. The position is a permanent role, offering a rewarding environment where you can develop your career while making a real impact.

About the role: 
As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will provide safe, consistent, and child-centred care for children and young people living in our residential home. Your duties will include supporting their emotional and physical wellbeing, contributing to their care plans, safeguarding their welfare, and promoting their independence. You will work as part of a dedicated team aligned with our therapeutic, innovative approach that puts children first. This role requires a caring personality, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Provide safe, child-centred care, respecting individual needs
• Support emotional, physical, and psychological wellbeing
• Promote equality, inclusion, and challenge discrimination
• Safeguard and promote children’s welfare in line with legislation and policies
• Support children’s personal hygiene, behaviour, and life skills development
• Participate in the development, review, and implementation of care plans
• Support children with leisure, education, and social activities
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and safeguarding procedures
• Undertake household duties, including cooking, cleaning, and laundry
• Administer medication as trained and support children when unwell
• Engage in team meetings, training, and personal development initiatives
• Be flexible with working hours, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
• Promote a safe and inclusive environment adhering to health and safety regulations

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

• Enhanced Annual Leave – Start at 224 hours rising to 248 hours after four years – because we know how precious your time off is
• 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.
• Health & Wellbeing Day – Take a paid wellbeing day each year to support your physical, mental and emotional health.

Experience we are looking for:

• Experience of working with children and young people.
• Enhanced DBS check 
• Full UK driving licence

How to apply

Interested candidates should contact Eilidh Nicol at eilidh.nicol@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772208964. Please include your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role of Children’s Residential Support Worker. We look forward to welcoming passionate individuals ready to make a difference!

Join us as a Children’s Residential Support Worker  and be part of a team that truly transforms children's lives!
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