Residential Children’s Support Worker

• Providing emotional and social support: Building meaningful relationships with the children and encouraging their interaction with peers and adults within the community
• Promoting positive life choices and independence: Supporting the children in making positive decisions and achieving levels of independence appropriate to their age and abilities
• Daily living support: Assisting the children with their daily living needs in accordance with their care plans such as attending activities/appointments/ education etc
• Domestic duties: Conducting household tasks and involving the children when appropriate, including planning, shopping, and preparing meals to ensure a varied and balanced diet

• Previous experience of working with challenging behaviours is required
• Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Residential Child Care or prepared to work towards
• Experience of working with children / young people – ideally those with EBD needs
• Driving licence is essential
• The position is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks

Experience of working with children / young people – ideally those with EBD needs

• DBS cost covered by Alcedo Care
• Bank holiday work paid at hourly rate x1.5
• Ongoing support from senior staff
• Blue Light Card offering hundreds of discounts after 6 months of service
• Free mental wellbeing support available 24/7
• Fantastic training program including online/practical training