Residential Support Worker
Milton Keynes | £14.75 - £15.25 per hour | 40 hours per week
We are looking for a Residential Support Worker to join a supportive team within a children's residential home in Milton Keynes.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and young people and wants to make a genuine difference to their day-to-day lives, wellbeing and development.
The Role
You will support children and young people with their daily routines, emotional wellbeing, education, activities and personal development, helping to create a safe, stable and nurturing home environment.
You will also:
- Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
- Support care plans, routines, activities and independence.
- Provide emotional and practical support.
- Support with personal care and medication where required.
- Promote positive behaviour and use agreed strategies.
- Complete records, reports and handovers.
- Work with families, social workers, schools and other professionals.
- Act as a Key Worker where required.
- Work as part of a rota including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
About You
We are looking for someone who is caring, patient, resilient and reliable, with a genuine interest in supporting children and young people.
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience working with children or young people, preferably within children's residential care.
- A relevant Level 3 qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
- An understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Experience supporting emotional or behavioural needs would be beneficial.
- Good communication and record-keeping skills.
- The ability to stay calm and professional in challenging situations.
- A full UK driving licence.
YourRecruit Ltd is committed to equal opportunities and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender or disability.
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