Wadebridge, Cornwall, United Kingdom
£31000 - £40000
Permanent
Job Title: Residential Support Worker
Location: Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27
Salary: £31,000 - £40,000 per annum
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Description
Residential Support Worker opportunities are available in Wadebridge, Cornwall within a children’s residential setting supporting young people to feel safe, heard, and empowered. You’ll be part of a dedicated team delivering individualised care packages that help children build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
As a Residential Support Worker based in Wadebridge, your daily duties will include:
- Supporting children’s physical, emotional, educational, recreational, and social needs in line with their individual plans and placement requirements.
- Promoting the voice of the child, using agreed communication strategies and encouraging choice and independence wherever appropriate.
- Maintaining accurate daily records and completing key admin tasks such as daily journals, handovers, medication documentation, and incident/accident reporting.
- Following policies, procedures, and risk assessments, responding appropriately to emergencies, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Creating a safe, warm environment, including maintaining high standards of cleanliness in communal areas and supporting children with routines and life skills.
- Supporting education attendance and engagement, and accompanying children to activities and appointments, including transport when required.
- Using de-escalation approaches and following agreed behaviour support/PBS plans; intervening physically only when necessary and in line with guidance.
- Participating in training, meetings, rotas (including sleep-ins and lone working), and contributing to a positive team culture.
Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Residential Support Worker, you will need:
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and working in line with relevant policies and procedures.
- Experience supporting children or young people in a residential, care, or similar setting (desirable but not essential if you can demonstrate the right values).
- Willingness to complete all required training and work flexibly, including sleep-in duties and rota-based shifts.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and work professionally within a team environment.
- Enhanced DBS check (required).
Benefits & Work Environment
- Competitive salary with scope for progression
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive team environment focused on best outcomes for children
If you are a qualified Residential Support Worker looking for an exciting new role in Wadebridge, apply today!
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