Children’s Residential Support Worker: Entry Route – Training Provided
Are you looking to build a career working with children and young people?
We are an Ofsted registered children’s home in Staines-upon-Thames providing a safe, nurturing and supportive home for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.
We are looking for caring, reliable and emotionally resilient people to join our residential team.
You do not need to already hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare for this position. This is an entry route into children’s residential care, with training and support provided to help successful candidates develop within the role and work towards the required Level 3 qualification.
About the role
As a Residential Support Worker, you will support children and young people with their day to day lives while helping to create a safe, stable and positive home environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Building positive and professional relationships with children and young people
Supporting daily routines, education, activities and appointments
Encouraging independence and the development of life skills
Providing emotional support and appropriate boundaries
Supporting young people during periods of challenging behaviour or emotional distress
Completing accurate daily records, reports and handovers
Following safeguarding procedures, care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans
Working effectively as part of the wider staff team
Supporting with household duties and helping maintain a welcoming home environment
Who we are looking for
You do not need to come from a children’s home background.
We would particularly welcome applications from people with experience in areas such as:
Youth work
Schools or education
SEN support
Family support
Health and social care
Community work
Supported accommodation
Care or support work
We are also interested in applicants who can demonstrate the right values, maturity and commitment to develop a career supporting children and young people.
You should be:
Caring, patient and approachable
Reliable and able to work as part of a team
Emotionally resilient
Able to maintain professional boundaries
Confident communicating with children and adults
Willing to learn and undertake ongoing training
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
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