Childrens Residential Support Worker
Annual
Job Role: Residential Support Worker - Young People with emotional and behavioual needsLocation: CannockContract: Permanent (No sponsorship is available)Qualification: Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)Salary: £12.21 to £12.50 per hour plus £50 per sleep inJob description:Youll support young people with their day-to-day lives in a homely, safe and structured environment. Your role is to provide consistency, guidance, and encouragement, just like a great parent figure would.Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting morning and bedtime routines, meals, school prep and daily structure
- Encouraging hobbies and activities like sports, video games, arts, or music
- Helping with homework and promoting emotional wellbeing
- Writing reports and maintaining records to meet compliance
- Keeping the house clean, welcoming, and organised
- Supporting contact with family, holidays, special events and outings
- Administering basic medical care, including medication
- Creating timetables, setting boundaries and promoting positive behaviours
- Working closely with colleagues and management to provide high-quality care
- Experience as a Senior Support Worker or EBD Support Worker
- Level 3/4 in Health & Social Care (required)
- Leadership qualities and a hands-on, positive approach
- Full UK driving licence (or willing to get one within 6 months)
- Confident in safeguarding, setting boundaries, and leading by example
- Performance bonuses based on feedback and Ofsted outcomes
- Assistance with funding for Level 3/4/5
- Health & Social Care training
- Clear development pathway to Senior, Deputy, and Registered Manager roles
- In-depth induction with shadowing, training and 1-to-1 support
- 24/7 Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
- Therapeutic training & practice in every home
- Modern, beautifully decorated homes with generous budgets for the children
- Time-saving digital systems to reduce admin
- Holidays abroad, activity days and real childhood experiences for our young people
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