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Residential Support Worker
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 29,000 - 31,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Job Description:
We’re excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Support Worker to join our childrens home in Wisbech.
Our home provides a safe, nurturing, and homely environment for up to four children aged 10–18 who are facing emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Our goal is to ensure that every child who leaves our care does so feeling confident, prepared, and optimistic about their future.
Our Mission
* Helping them succeed in education, training, and employment
* Making a lasting, positive difference in their lives
* Empowering them to reach their full potential
* Believing in who they are and who they can become.
Your Role
As a Support Worker, you’ll play a central role in each child’s development and day-to-day care. Your responsibilities will include:
* Building strong, trusting, and supportive relationships
* Developing and implementing individual, strength-based care plans
* Advocating for each child and ensuring their voice is heard
* Supporting them in education, training, or work placements
* Encouraging and participating in hobbies and leisure activities
* Promoting emotional well-being through therapeutic, trauma-informed approaches
* Managing health appointments and liaising with external professionals
* Maintaining a safe, secure, and family-style home environment
* Ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping
* Acting as a positive role model in both behaviour and conduct
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who brings:
* Compassion and empathy with a warm, non-judgmental approach
* Strong safeguarding knowledge and a commitment to child protection
* Excellent communication and organisation skills
* Understanding of developmental trauma and its impact on behaviour
* Confidence in behaviour management and the ability to de-escalate situations
* Minimum two years of experience working within a challenging behaviour setting.
Hours & Benefits
* Full-time rota
* Long days and sleep ins
* Competitive salary
* Overtime opportunities across services
* Full training and qualifications provided after successful probation
* Staff discounts and benefits package.
Join Us
This is more than just a job, it’s a meaningful opportunity to change lives. If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of young people, we’d love to hear from you.
Minimum age requirement: 22 years.
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
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