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Residential Support Worker

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 29,744 - 30,576 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bognor Regis, West Sussex

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Residential Support Worker

Location: South East England
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £29,744 – £30,576

Looking for a Career That Truly Makes a Difference?

A welcoming and supportive children’s residential home in South East England is looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Residential Support Worker to join its dedicated team.

This is a hands-on and rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, helping them feel safe, valued and supported every day.

No two days are ever the same — from helping with daily routines and activities to celebrating achievements and building positive relationships, this role is all about making a lasting impact.

The Role

The Residential Support Worker will play an important part in creating a caring, safe and homely environment where young people can grow, develop and thrive.

Daily responsibilities will include:

  * Supporting young people with daily routines, life skills and personal care where required.

  * Organising fun recreational and leisure activities both inside and outside the home.

  * Supporting attendance at education settings and providing transport when needed.

  * Acting as a keyworker for individual young people, helping to support care plans and reviews.

  * Building positive and trusting relationships with young people, families and professionals.

  * Maintaining accurate records and handover notes.

  * Administering medication when trained and authorised.

  * Supporting a positive home environment through cooking, household tasks and health & safety checks.

  * Working in line with safeguarding procedures, policies and legislation at all times.

What They’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will be:

  * Caring, resilient and positive.

  * Calm under pressure with a consistent approach.

  * A strong communicator and listener.

  * Able to work independently as well as part of a close-knit team.

  * Passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their potential.

Essential Requirements

  * Full UK Driving Licence.

  * Level 3 qualification in a relevant field, or willingness to work towards one.

  * Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative effectively.

Desirable Experience

  * Previous experience working with children or young people with emotional or behavioural difficulties.

  * Experience managing challenging behaviour.

  * Good written and IT skills.

  * Flexibility around shift patterns.

For your information:

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