Main Purpose of the Role
To provide high-quality care, support, and supervision for children and young people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and additional needs within a residential setting. The post holder will promote safety, wellbeing, independence, and positive outcomes for all young people.
Shifts
7am – 11am
7am – 3pm
3pm – 10pm plus a sleepin's
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct day-to-day care and support to children and young people.
- Promote physical, emotional, social, and educational development.
- Assist with personal care, medication administration, mobility support, and daily living activities where required.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with young people, families, and professionals.
- Support children to participate in leisure, educational, and community activities.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and care documentation.
- Implement care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies.
- Safeguard children and report any concerns in accordance with child protection procedures.
- Work collaboratively with social workers, health professionals, schools, and families.
- Participate in shift work, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and bank holidays as required.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Experience working with children or young people in a residential, education, health, or social care setting.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection principles.
- Good communication and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Ability to remain calm and resilient when managing challenging situations.
Desirable Qualifications
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve).
- Experience supporting children with learning disabilities, autism, or complex needs.
- First Aid, Medication Administration, or Safeguarding training.
Typical Duties on Shift
- Supporting morning and evening routines.
- Assisting with meals and activities.
- Helping children attend appointments and outings.
- Completing daily logs and incident reports.
- Ensuring the home remains safe, welcoming, and child-focused.
- Supporting children to develop independence and life skills.
The service aims to provide high-quality residential care that promotes self-esteem, safeguarding, education, positive experiences, family relationships where appropriate, and independent living skills.
Children's residential support worker employer: PPR Social Care Careers
Pertemps is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. As a SEND Early Years Case Officer in Newham, you will benefit from a dedicated consultant, ongoing compliance management, and attractive referral schemes, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in the community. With a commitment to providing a responsive, child-centred service, Pertemps fosters an environment where your skills and contributions are valued and recognised.
