Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom
£30062 - £34488
Permanent
Job Title: Children’s Residential Support Worker
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK
Salary: £30,273 to £34,275 (Inclusive of sleep-ins)
Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? As a Children’s Residential Support Worker in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK, you’ll support young people aged 14–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) in a safe, nurturing residential setting. This Children’s Residential Support Worker role offers the chance to engage in meaningful day-to-day activities—sports, arts and crafts, and outings—while helping young people build social, emotional, and behavioural resilience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Encourage young people to participate in activities and foster responsibility according to their age as a Children’s Residential Support Worker in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK
- Provide support that promotes independence and well-being within a therapeutic care environment
- Ensure safety and welfare by following individual care plans, guidelines, and reward systems
- Support and manage challenging behaviours safely and sympathetically to maintain a secure environment
- Build positive relationships with staff, families, social workers, and other professionals involved in young people’s lives
- Protect children from risks to health and safety, maintaining a protective environment
- Maintain a welcoming, friendly atmosphere of the home
Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people in social care or related environments (desirable)
- Must be a driver to enable transportation of young people when required (essential)
- Must be over 22 years old (essential)
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People (desirable)
- Availability for long day shifts and sleep-ins
This Children’s Residential Support Worker position is based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK. If you’re looking for a Children’s Residential Support Worker role in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK, we’d love to hear from you.
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