Childrens Support Worker

Make a Difference: Residential Support Worker Opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting young people and creating a positive impact on their lives?

West Northamptonshire- NN5

We are seeking dedicated and caring Residential Support Workers to join our clients team. In this rewarding role, you will play a vital part in the day-to-day care of our young people, providing support in activities, education, and important meetings related to their time in residential care.

Working as part of a committed and supportive team, you will ensure our homes are safe, welcoming, and maintained to a high standard, including contributing to cooking and cleaning tasks. Above all, you will be instrumental in safeguarding the welfare of our young people at all times.

As a Residential Support Worker, your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing consistent and nurturing care that meets the physical, emotional, and social needs of our young people.
• Being a positive role model for both colleagues and young people, 
• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people to foster their sense of security.
• Creating a safe, warm, and supportive living environment.
• Encouraging the development of individual interests and positive attitudes.
• Supporting the development of healthy lifestyles and positive social networks.
• Organising and participating in a range of group activities and outings.
• Assisting and supporting young people through the process of leaving care.
• Encouraging and supporting young people to reach their full educational and vocational potential.
• Observing and assessing behaviour in line with agreed protocols and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Supervising day-to-day care practices to create a positive and accepting environment for personal development.
• Contributing to the planning for admissions and discharges of young people.
• Physically intervening in situations where a young person's behaviour poses a risk to themselves or others, in line with procedural guidance and legislation.
• Following agreed procedures for reporting missing persons.
• Collaborating with colleagues to develop, implement, and review individual care plans.
• Attending and contributing to team meetings.
• Liaising effectively with carers, social work staff, specialists, and other professional agencies.
• Developing and maintaining positive professional relationships with families and external agencies.
• Attending childcare reviews and other relevant meetings.
• Providing support to less experienced staff as part of their induction.
• Undertaking routine administrative tasks, including writing reports.
• Maintaining accurate records for each young person.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in both communal and individual areas.and assisting with meal preparation as required.
• Carrying out household duties, including shopping, cleaning, and gardening, to ensure a safe environment.
• Demonstrating sensitivity and appropriate assertiveness in a pressured environment.
• Participating in a flexible shift pattern, including sleep-in duties and potential on-call responsibilities.
• Being willing to work at other locations within the organisation as required.
• Showing a commitment to ongoing professional development through training.
• Undertaking manual handling duties as required.

If you are a compassionate and resilient individual with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of young people, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, please submit your CV 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  


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