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Support Worker

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 31,000 - 33,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Northampton

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Job Description: Support Worker (Residential Children & Young People)

### Role Overview
Support Worker required for a residential home supporting children and young people. The role involves providing day-to-day care, promoting independence, supporting positive outcomes, and ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing at all times.

### Key Responsibilities

Provide consistent, caring support to children and young people in a residential setting  

Assist with daily living activities, routines, and emotional support  

Promote safety, wellbeing, and positive behaviour through person-centred support  

Support with education, interests, and engagement in age-appropriate activities  

Encourage independence and life skills development (e.g., budgeting, communication, daily routines)  

Maintain accurate records and written reports in line with organisational requirements  

Work collaboratively with staff teams and professionals involved in care planning  

Support sleep-in duties and shift coverage where required  

Follow safeguarding procedures, risk assessments, and incident reporting processes  

Uphold confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times  
### Essential Requirements

Experience working with children and young people in a residential or similar care environment  
Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and behaviours that support safety  
Empathy, patience, and the ability to build trusting relationships with young people  
Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team  
Ability to remain calm and professional when managing challenging situations  
### Desirable Skills / Experience

Experience supporting children and young people with complex needs  
Knowledge of care planning, behaviour support approaches, and positive outcomes  
First Aid training (or willingness to obtain)  
Familiarity with recording systems and care documentation  
### Working Pattern

Shift-based role, including weekends and potentially sleep-in duties (as required)  
### Benefits (Add/Adjust as Needed)

Competitive salary  
Training and development opportunities  
Supportive team environment  
Career progression pathways  

### Keywords
Support Worker, residential home, children and young people, safeguarding, care, emotional support, behaviour support, person-centred, daily living, life skills, shift work, incident reporting, teamwork, documentation, residential care

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