At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with emotional and behavioural difficulties in a nurturing residential environment.
- Company: Join a dedicated team making a real difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for career development and training.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on safeguarding and positive outcomes.
- Why this job: Make a genuine impact while helping young people thrive and grow.
- Qualifications: Experience in childcare or support roles, strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 27495 - 33605 £ per year.
We are recruiting for a Children's Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated residential childcare team in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. This rewarding opportunity is ideal for experienced Residential Support Workers, Children's Support Workers, Care Workers, Residential Care Practitioners, Youth Support Workers, Behaviour Support Workers, Therapeutic Support Workers or individuals with experience supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
You will provide high-quality care and support within a specialist children's residential home, helping to create a safe, secure and nurturing environment where young people can thrive. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference while developing your career within residential childcare.
About the Role
Working within a children's residential home, you will play a key role in supporting the safety, wellbeing and emotional needs of children and young people throughout your shift. You will provide consistent care, promote positive behaviour, build trusted relationships, respond appropriately to incidents when required, and contribute to achieving positive outcomes for each young person. You will work closely with the wider care team, following individual care plans, safeguarding procedures and regulatory standards to ensure outstanding levels of care.
Key Responsibilities
- Support children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)
- Promote a safe, caring and nurturing residential environment
- Carry out regular welfare checks in line with care plans and risk assessments
- Respond appropriately to incidents, safeguarding concerns and emergencies
- Provide emotional support, reassurance and positive role modelling
- Encourage positive behaviour through consistent boundaries and relationship-based care
- Maintain accurate daily records, reports and handovers
- Ensure the home remains safe and secure, including security and fire safety checks
- Complete light household duties to maintain a clean, welcoming home environment
- Support morning routines where required
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, managers and external professionals
- Deliver care in accordance with Children's Homes Regulations, safeguarding guidance and organisational policies
What We're Looking For
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:
- Children's Residential Care
- Residential Childcare
- Children's Support Work
- Youth Work
- Social Care
- Care Assistant roles involving children or young people
- Behaviour Support
- SEN or SEMH settings
- Foster Care or Supported Accommodation
You'll also have:
- Experience working with children or young people (children's residential care desirable)
- A calm, patient and resilient approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and professional boundaries
- Good written record-keeping skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- A proactive, flexible and child-centred approach
- Full UK driving licence (desirable)
Bank Children'S Residential Support Worker employer: Paragon Social Care Limited
At Paragon Social Care, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. Our supportive work culture fosters compassion and resilience, offering extensive training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role as a Children's Support Worker. Located in a vibrant community, we provide a unique chance to engage with local initiatives while enjoying a fulfilling career that truly makes a difference.
Contact Details:
Paragon Social Care Limited Recruitment Team
