Support Worker

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Residential Support Worker or Senior Residential Support Worker
Location: Wallasey, Wirral
Salary: £26,000 - £35,000
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, including shifts, sleep-ins and weekends

We are recruiting for a Residential Support Worker to join a children’s residential service in Wallasey, Wirral.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive and growing care provider committed to creating safe, nurturing and stable homes for children and young people with complex needs. You will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the home, supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes while working as part of a collaborative and child-centred team.

The Role

You will support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in the effective day-to-day operation of the home, helping to maintain high standards of care, safeguarding and compliance. You will lead by example, contribute to a positive team culture and help provide a safe, therapeutic and nurturing environment for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

* Support children and young people in line with care plans, risk assessments and therapeutic approaches

* Promote a safe, stable and nurturing home environment

* Key-work young people and maintain accurate records and daily logs

* Contribute to development plans and positive outcomes for children in placement

* Work closely with colleagues and external professionals to meet care needs effectively

* Support safeguarding, health and safety, medication processes and statutory compliance

* Assist with audits, inspections and quality assurance activity

* Help maintain a clean, homely and well-managed environment

* Attend meetings and act as an advocate for young people where needed

* Support the wider team with administrative tasks, record-keeping and budget responsibilities such as petty cash.

Requirements

Essential

* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a children’s residential setting

* Strong understanding of safeguarding, child development and trauma-informed care

* Excellent communication, organisational and teamworking skills

* Experience supporting children with SEND or complex behavioural needs

* Knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and quality assurance processes

* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

* Willingness to work towards Level 5 Leadership & Management.

Why Apply?

* Salary of £26,000 - £35,000

* Full-time permanent opportunity

* Supportive leadership structure

* Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children and young people

* Join a provider focused on quality, safeguarding and positive outcomes.

Apply now to find out more about this opportunity in Wallasey, Wirral
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Location:
Chester
Salary:
£26,000 - £35,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Social Care

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