- Acting as a key worker and helping young people reach their goals
- Promoting emotional wellbeing, education, and independence
- Supporting young people in daily routines, activities, and personal development
- Contributing to care plans, reviews, and documentation
- Upholding safeguarding responsibilities and reporting concerns
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety within the home
- Supporting young people to access community, employment, and training opportunities
Salary subject to Experience / Qualification
Crystal Care solutions reserves the right to pre-screen interview and close this role, in the event of a high number of candidates.
Required skills and experience
- Ability to build positive relationships with young people, colleagues, and professionals
- Confidence using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Resilience, adaptability, and calmness in challenging situations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins
- Full UK Driving Licence
- A strong role model who demonstrates honesty and integrity
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Ability to work under pressure, manage time and tasks effectively
- Ability to lone work and be part of a wider team
- Inclusive, rights-based approach to care
Desirable
- Previous experience working with children or vulnerable people
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Understanding of child development and trauma-informed practice
- Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it
- Awareness of care regulations and legal frameworks
Essential skills and experience
- Ability to build positive relationships with young people, colleagues, and professionals
- Ability to work under pressure, manage time and tasks effectively
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins
- A strong role model who demonstrates honesty and integrity
- Ability to lone work and be part of a wider team
Desired criteria
- Level 3 in Residential Childcare, or equivalent qualification
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Understanding of child development and trauma-informed practice, Teamwork
Communication, Empathy, Paperwork and Record Keeping, Experience working with vulnerable people
A Support Worker at Crystal Care Solutions are based in our Care Leaving / Supported Accommodation homes working a 2 on 4 off shift system with sleep-ins, plus additional periodic shifts to cover holidays, training etc, to equal a average 40 hour contract. At Crystal Care Solutions, we provide high-quality residential care and supported accommodation for children and young people aged 8 to 25. With over a decade of dedicated service, we specialise in supporting young people with complex needs, trauma backgrounds, and emotional or behavioural challenges-offering them stability, growth, and hope for the future. Established in 2007, we’re proud to share that 50% of our homes are rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, a reflection of our unwavering commitment to quality care. In 2024, we were also honoured as the Exceptional Employer at the Stars of Social Care Awards – a testament to the supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment we’ve built for our team. Working at Crystal Care Solutions means being part of a passionate, values-driven organisation that puts children and young people at the heart of everything we do. Crystal Care Solutions is looking for passionate and resilient individuals to join our team as Support Workers in our Supported Accommodation Services for young people aged 16-25.
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