At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children in their daily routines and promote their emotional wellbeing.
- Company: Established children's residential care provider with a focus on high-quality support.
- Benefits: Minimum salary of £29,000 plus additional benefits.
- Other info: Join a caring team dedicated to fostering independence and positive development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
- Qualifications: Experience in childcare or support roles; relevant qualifications are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 29000 - 29000 £ per year.
An opportunity has arisen for a Support Worker to join a well-established children's residential care provider, delivering high-quality support to children and young people.
As a Support Worker, you will be supporting children and young people in a residential setting to promote safety, independence, emotional wellbeing, and positive daily living skills. This role offers a minimum salary of £29,000 and benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting children and young people with day-to-day routines and personal development
- Involve children in their care, respecting their choices, needs and wishes
- Understand each child's background, reflect on practice, and maintain positive professional relationships
- Maintain strict confidentiality at all times
- Build professional, person-centred relationships as Key Worker
- Support daily living needs, including: hygiene, appearance and personal care; healthy nutrition choices
- Medication administration per policy
- Attending appointments
- Reporting health, safety or welfare concerns
- Encouraging activities, leisure, trips and holidays
- Following behaviour support and risk assessments
- Accurate record keeping and reporting
Qualifications and Experience:
- Previous experience as a Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Residential Childcare Worker, Children's Support Worker, Therapeutic Care Practitioner, Support Practitioner, Children's Care Worker, Children's Care Assistant, Care Assistant, Childcare Worker or in a similar role.
- Experience working with children and young people in a care, residential or support environment
- Relevant health and social care qualification or willingness to work towards one
- Understanding of children's development, trauma and the impact of adverse experiences is beneficial
- Awareness of safeguarding practices and commitment to child protection
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