Location: Tottenham
Salary: A GBP 30,000 per annum
Hours: 37:40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Day Shifts 07:45 : 20:15
- Every other weekend off
Job Type: Full:Time, Permanent
Nurse Seekers are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well:established childrens residential care provider for passionate and dedicated Support Workers to join their supportive and professional team.
The service provides a holistic, child:centred environment where children and young people are supported to flourish emotionally, socially, and developmentally. Therapeutic approaches are embedded into daily care, ensuring childrens individual needs, wishes, and well:being are always prioritised.
The Role
As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in the daily lives of children and young people. You will act as a positive role model, offering consistent care, guidance, and emotional support within a safe and nurturing family:style environment. You will support children to build resilience, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
Children And Young People
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times
- Develop positive, meaningful relationships built on trust and respect
- Support physical, emotional, behavioural, cultural, and educational needs
- Encourage positive behaviour and set clear, consistent boundaries
- Support access to education, healthcare, therapy, and community activities
- Promote independence and life skills through daily living support
- Encourage participation in care planning and review meetings
- Prepare healthy meals and maintain a clean, safe living environment
- Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns including exploitation risks
- Advocate for children and support them to achieve their individual goals
Professional Responsibilities
- Work as part of a consistent, supportive team
- Maintain accurate and timely written and digital records
- Follow policies, procedures, and safeguarding frameworks
- Build strong professional relationships with external agencies
- Attend team meetings, supervision, training, and appraisals
- Work towards or hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
Person Specification : Essential Criteria
- GCSE level education or equivalent
- Willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development
- Previous experience (paid or unpaid) working with children and young people
- Basic knowledge of safeguarding legislation and childrens homes regulations
- Ability to build positive relationships with children presenting emotional or behavioral challenges
- Honest, reliable, empathetic, and resilient
- Strong written and IT skills for recording and reporting
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