The Recruitment Co is currently recruiting for
Residential Children's Support Workers to join the team at
Children's Home, Downpatrick.
Ardmore Children's Home is a two-bedded residential service providing continuous support and high-quality care for young people within a structured, child-centred, and trauma-informed environment. We are seeking caring, motivated, and dedicated individuals who have experience supporting children and young people within residential care settings.
About the Role
As a Residential Children's Support Worker, you will work as part of a professional care team to support young people, implement care plans, and engage with a range of professionals to help achieve positive outcomes.
Service User Profile
The service supports young people aged
10-17 years with a range of needs, including:
- Learning Disabilities
- Autism
- ADHD
Young people may display behaviours that challenge, including:
- Physical aggression
- Verbal outbursts
- Absconding
- Non-compliance
Successful candidates will adopt a trauma-informed, person-centred approach and be committed to providing safe, consistent, and supportive care.
Key Responsibilities
Support may include:
- Personal care
- Medication administration
- Emotional and behavioural support
- Developing daily living skills, including cooking and cleaning
- Supporting community access and engagement
- Implementing care plans and risk management strategies
- Working collaboratively with families and multi-disciplinary professionals
- NISCC Registered
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Experience working with children and young people within a residential care setting
- Experience supporting children with learning disabilities
Training Requirements
Applicants should hold, or be willing to complete, the following:
- Safety Intervention Training (Advanced/Emergency preferred, Foundation acceptable)
- Children's Safeguarding Training
- Infection Prevention and Control Training
- Relevant Trust e-learning training as required
Shift Information
- Start Date: As soon as possible
- Hours Available: Up to 37.5 hours per week
- Minimum Hours: 30 hours per week
- Working Pattern: Monday to Sunday, including weekends
- Shift Times:
- 8:00am - 3:30pm
- 3:00pm - 10:30pm
- Waking Night: 10:00pm - 8:15am
Shifts may include a combination of days, evenings, waking nights, and sleep-ins depending on service requirements.
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