Residential support worker - Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4

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