Residential Youth Support worker

Are you an experienced Children’s Residential Support Worker looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference to the lives of children and young people?

We are looking for passionate, resilient and caring individuals to join our children’s residential care team in Crook, County Durham.

This role would suit experienced Residential Support Workers, Children’s Support Workers, Residential Childcare Workers, Care Workers, Care Practitioners, Youth Support Workers, Behaviour Support Workers, Therapeutic Support Workers and candidates with experience supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

If you are someone who can build positive relationships, remain calm under pressure and provide consistent, nurturing support, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will play an important role in providing high-quality care, support and supervision to children and young people within a specialist residential home.

Every day will be different. You will help create a safe, stable and nurturing environment, support young people through challenges, encourage positive choices and help them develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

You will work as part of a supportive team, following individual care plans, risk assessments, safeguarding procedures and organisational policies to ensure the highest standards of care.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing day-to-day care, support and supervision to children and young people
• Supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)
• Building positive, trusting and professional relationships
• Providing emotional support, reassurance and positive role modelling
• Promoting positive behaviour through consistent boundaries and relationship-based care
• Supporting young people during routines, activities and everyday life
• Carrying out welfare checks in accordance with care plans and risk assessments
• Responding appropriately to incidents, challenging behaviour and safeguarding concerns
• Maintaining accurate records, daily logs, reports and handovers
• Working alongside colleagues, managers and external professionals
• Maintaining a safe, secure, clean and welcoming home environment
• Completing household duties where required
• Supporting morning and evening routines
• Following safeguarding, child protection and health and safety procedures
• Working in accordance with the Children’s Homes Regulations, relevant statutory guidance and organisational policies

What Experience Do You Need?

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

• Children’s Residential Care
• Residential Childcare
• Children’s Support Work
• Youth Work
• Social Care
• Care Work
• Behaviour Support
• SEN / SEMH settings
• Therapeutic care
• Foster Care
• Supported Accommodation
• Working with children or young people with EBD, challenging behaviour or complex needs

Previous experience in children’s residential care is desirable, but we also welcome applications from candidates who have transferable experience and the right attitude.

A full UK driving licence is desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Full-time, permanent employment
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development
• Opportunities for career progression
• Supportive management and a dedicated care team
• A rewarding and meaningful career in children’s residential care
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children and young people

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment

The safety and welfare of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose relevant convictions and cautions that are not protected under current filtering legislation.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, employment history verification and other relevant pre-employment checks.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people and are looking for a rewarding career as a Children’s Residential Support Worker, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career in residential childcare.