Residential support worker

• Keeping young people safe and engaging them in independent living skills
• Facilitating access to community activities and appointments
• Collaborating with other social care professionals
• Supporting young people facing challenges such as severe mental health issues, self-harm, challenging behaviour's, learning disabilities, offending behavioures, and those on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLs) Orders

• Proven experience supporting children and young people in a residential setting
• Confidence in using de-escalation techniques to manage heightened behaviors calmly
• Ability to make prompt decisions and take action in challenging situations
• Understanding of detailed and accurate daily record keeping and incident reporting
• A creative approach to engaging and establishing trust with children and young people
• Calmness during crisis situations
• Confidence in experience to support daily decision-making
• Understanding of how trauma, previous experiences, and diagnoses impact behavior
• Non-judgmental attitude
• Resilience
• Observant nature
• Flexibility to work in various settings across the Portsmouth area
• A driver's license (with business insurance) is highly desired
• Reliable, resilient, and observant nature
• Commitment to provide continuous support
• Ability to provide accurate reporting information while on shift
• Strong understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures

A driver's license (with business insurance) is highly desired

• Excellent pay
• Stable rolling rotas
• Dedicated team support
• Development opportunities
• £300 referral bonus
• Flexible day or night shifts