Residential Support Officer

We are working closely with a local authority in Barnet to assist with the appointment of a Residential Support Worker,on a 3-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. The Residential Support Worker is responsible for providing safe, consistent, and high-quality care and support to children and young people living in residential children’s homes across Barnet. The postholder will promote the welfare, safety, emotional well-being, and personal development of children, helping them develop independence, positive relationships, and essential life skills.

• Provide day-to-day care, supervision, and emotional support to children and young people living in residential children’s homes.
• Develop positive, trusting relationships with children and young people, providing reassurance, encouragement, and consistent support.
• Support children to manage their emotions, develop resilience, build confidence, and maintain positive relationships with peers and adults.
• Encourage children to participate in education, training, hobbies, recreational activities, and community-based opportunities.
• Monitor children’s physical and emotional well-being, identify changes in behaviour or presentation, and communicate concerns to the appropriate professionals. Knowledge of safeguarding children, child protection procedures, and the principles of children’s residential care.
• Understanding of child development, trauma-informed care, attachment, and the emotional needs of children and young people.
• Knowledge of equality, diversity, inclusion, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
• A relevant qualification in childcare, residential childcare, health and social care, or a related field is desirable.

Essentials:

• At least 2-3 years of experience working in children’s residential homes is required.
• Demonstrable experience providing care and support to children and young people with varied emotional, behavioural, social, and developmental needs.
• Experience implementing care plans, following safeguarding procedures, maintaining records, and reporting concerns appropriately.

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