Qualified Residential Children's Support Worker

Are you an experienced level 3 CYP qualified residential children’s support worker looking for a career where you can help to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people? Join a passionate team where your work truly matters. Elwood Recruitment is seeking driven residential children’s support workers for a local children and young people’s service specialising in residential care for children with learning disabilities and emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

Full time hours available, shift based (including evenings, weekends and sleep‑ins) shift patterns 2 days on, 4 days off rolling rota.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in providing high-quality care and support tailored to the individual needs of the children and young people within the service. This is a rewarding role where you will work alongside a supportive team to create a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for our residents.

• Deliver compassionate, high‑quality care in line with organisational standards, policies, and current legislation.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people to support their personal growth and development.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of individual care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans.
• Support young people in their education, health, and well‑being by maintaining communication with schools, attending appointments, and facilitating activities.
• Perform household duties such as cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a welcoming home environment.
• Actively participate in team meetings, training, and personal development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Transport young people to appointments, education, and recreational activities as required.

• Empathetic and resilient individuals with a compassion and a flexible approach to their work.
• A genuine desire to help young people overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with a commitment to supporting colleagues and young people.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports.
• Experience working with vulnerable young people.

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Full UK driving licence (desirable but not essential).
• Ability to work in a busy and dynamic environment, including evenings, weekends, and sleep‑in shifts.

• Comprehensive induction, training, and ongoing support.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A positive and inclusive working environment.
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of looked after children.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you!

Elwood Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer valuing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references.

Job Types: Full‑time Temp to perm.

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