Pay: £27,750.00 per year

Job Description: Residential Support Worker

Southport Full-Time | Permanent

Treo Recruitment working in partnership with a leading Residential Childcare Provider

Make a Difference to Young People’s Lives

Treo Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a residential childcare provider in Southport to recruit passionate and committed Residential Support Workers.

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to support children and young people within a safe, structured and nurturing residential environment, helping them develop confidence, resilience and life skills.

We are looking for caring, resilient and positive individuals who are passionate about supporting young people and making a genuine difference every day.

The Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of children and young people within the home.

You will help create a safe, supportive and stable environment while promoting positive behaviour, independence and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times
• Support young people with daily routines, structure and boundaries
• Build positive and professional relationships with young people
• Act as a positive role model within the home
• Deliver key work sessions and direct support
• Support leisure activities, education and personal development
• Work alongside colleagues, families and external professionals
• Complete reports, records and documentation accurately
• Participate in team meetings, supervision and training
• Support the home in maintaining high safeguarding and care standards
• Fulfil sleep-in duties as part of the rota

About You

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Passionate about supporting young people
• Caring, resilient and professional
• Able to build positive relationships and boundaries
• Strong communicators with good teamwork skills
• Able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to work shifts and sleep-ins
• Commitment to safeguarding and care standards

Desirable

• Experience working with children and young people
• Residential childcare experience
• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)
• Background in care, youth work, education or support work

What’s on Offer?

• Full training and ongoing development
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to progress within residential childcare
• Rewarding and meaningful career
• Competitive salary and sleep-in payments

Safeguarding Statement

This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Treo Recruitment and our partner are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants are expected to share this commitment.

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Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Working with children: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person