Full & Part Time openings - £15ph Do you want to work in a role where your care, compassion, and dedication can truly transform the lives of children who have experienced trauma? Join a specialist care provider where every day is an opportunity to help children build trust, resilience, and healthier relationships. As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll provide nurturing, consistent care in a safe and structured environment. You’ll support children to understand their past experiences, manage their feelings, and develop self-esteem, while working closely with a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team. This is a role for someone who is reflective, resilient, and passionate about making a long-term impact. What you’ll do * Provide consistent, nurturing care and act as a trusted adult role model * Support children with daily routines, education, health, play, and activities * Contribute to care planning, record keeping, and reflective practice * Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to create a safe, emotionally containing home * Use physical intervention only as a last resort (full training provided) * Support the emotional, physical, and educational development of young people. * Contribute to and implement individual care plans and risk assessments. * Maintain high standards in residential care as expected by Ofsted. * Build positive, trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals. * Serve as a consistent, positive role model and mentor. * Manage challenging behaviour and support children in crisis with a calm, trauma-informed approach. * Encourage the development of independence, life skills, and social integration. * Maintain detailed, accurate records and follow procedures and risk assessments. What we’re looking for * Experience with children or vulnerable people (personal or professional) * Calm, resilient, and reflective approach to challenging situations * Willingness to work within a therapeutic framework * Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare desirable or the willingness to work towards. * Commitment to at least two years in the role Additional details * Shift work with optional sleep-ins * 12 hour shifts – 36 hours per week. * Part Time - 2 shifts per week * Flexibility required, including occasional overtime * Must be physically able to meet the demands of the role * Driving license required doe to the location. * Enhanced DBS check required Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re compassionate, resilient, and driven to support vulnerable children, we’d love to hear from you
Residential Support Worker in Cranleigh employer: Peters Dean Care Ltd
Join our compassionate team as a Senior Support Worker in a new home dedicated to transforming the lives of young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being, offers continuous professional development opportunities, and encourages collaboration among staff. Located in a vibrant community, our organisation not only provides meaningful employment but also the chance to make a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve.
