Residential support worker – Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4

Company: Homecare Gurus
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Location: Ipswich
Job Description:

Job Description

Description

We are recruiting compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Support Workers to join our Supported Living services. You will be supporting children with high-quality, child-centred care that promotes the safety, well-being, development, and independence of children and young people living in a residential care home. The role involves creating a stable, nurturing environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

  • Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.

  • Provide day-to-day care, supervision, and emotional support.

  • Encourage positive behaviour using agreed behaviour management strategies.

  • Support children in developing life skills, independence, and self-confidence.

  • Promote children’s physical, emotional, educational, and social development.

  • Assist with personal care where appropriate.

  • Prepare meals and encourage healthy eating habits.

  • Support children with household routines, hygiene, and personal organisation.

  • Ensure the home remains clean, safe, and welcoming.Applicants should hold current training or be competent in the following:

    • NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent);

    • Safeguarding Children Level 3

    • Medication Administration

    • PMVA (no alternatives accepted)

    • Self-Harm including Ligature

    • DBS on the Update Service

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience working with children or young people.

  • Experience supporting vulnerable individuals.

  • Understanding of trauma-informed care is desirable.

  • Experience in residential care is advantageous

  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays where required.

  • Right to work in the UK

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Posted: August 23rd, 2026