Children's Residential Support Worker

7 Month Contract With A Local Authority

To provide high-quality care, support and supervision to children and young people within the Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking (UAS) Children's Service, ensuring they feel safe, supported and valued while preparing for more permanent living arrangements.

The postholder will support children in their day-to-day lives, helping them access education, healthcare and other essential services while promoting independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes. Working within Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted requirements, the role will contribute to creating a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where children can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support to children living within the home.
  
  
  


• Support children to settle into the home and understand routines, expectations and available support.
  
  
  


• Encourage children to express their views, wishes and feelings and participate in decisions affecting them.
  
  
  


• Support children to develop independence, confidence and life skills.
  
  
  


• Assist children in learning English and accessing education opportunities.
  
  
  


• Accompany children to appointments, activities and meetings, including transporting them in company vehicles when required.
  
  
  


• Support attendance at health appointments, educational settings and community-based activities.
  
  
  


• Work alongside colleagues and partner agencies to deliver engaging educational, recreational and developmental activities.
  
  
  


• Contribute to the planning and delivery of weekly activity programmes.
  
  
  


• Maintain accurate records and case notes using the Liberi system.
  
  
  


• Ensure all records are clear, accurate and compliant with statutory requirements.
  
  
  


• Attend and contribute to Child in Care Reviews and other professional meetings.
  
  
  


• Monitor children's welfare, safety and wellbeing, reporting concerns appropriately.
  
  
  


• Complete incident reports and safeguarding documentation when required.
  
  
  


• Support compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted standards.
  
  
  


• Promote equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice.
  
  
  


• Respect and support children's cultural, religious and personal identities.
  
  
  


• Assist with the day-to-day running of the home, including:
  
  
  
  • Meal preparation
    
    
    
  
  
  • Laundry
    
    
    
  
  
  • Household tasks
    
    
    
  
  
  • General domestic duties
    
    
    
  
  


• Participate fully in team meetings, supervision, training and appraisal processes.
  
  
  


• Work flexibly as part of a shift rota system.
  
  
  


• Promote a safe, caring and supportive living environment.
  
  
  

Requirements

Essential

• GCSE-level education or equivalent.
  
  
  


• NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People or equivalent qualification.
  
  
  


• Evidence of continuous professional development.
  
  
  


• Full UK Driving Licence.
  
  
  


• Experience working within a children's residential care setting.
  
  
  


• Experience working with children, young people and families.
  
  
  


• Experience working within Ofsted-regulated environments.
  
  
  


• Knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Child Development
    
    
    
  
  
  • Children's Legislation and Regulations
    
    
    
  
  
  • Child Protection and Safeguarding
    
    
    
  
  
  • Children in Care Processes
    
    
    
  
  
  • GDPR and Confidentiality Requirements
    
    
    
  
  
  • Issues affecting young people, including CSE, gangs and Prevent
    
    
    
  
  


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
  
  


• Ability to build positive relationships with children and young people.
  
  
  


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
  
  


• Good organisational and time management skills.
  
  
  


• Basic IT skills including Microsoft Outlook and Word.
  
  
  


• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
  
  
  


• Emotional resilience and ability to work in challenging situations.
  
  
  


• Ability to transport children safely in a company vehicle.
  
  
  

Desirable

• Experience working with Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC).
  
  
  


• Experience supporting children with trauma or complex needs.
  
  
  


• First Aid, Safeguarding or Behaviour Management training.
  
  
  


• Knowledge of asylum, immigration or refugee support services.
  
  
  

Additional Information

• Location: Lydd, Kent
  
  
  


• Hours Per Week: 35 Hours (to be confirmed) 
  
  
  


• Payment Frequency: Bi-Weekly Payments