Residential Children's Support Worker

Nurse Seekers • Permanent • London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom • £30k - £35k / year • 2h ago

Residential Children’s Support Worker

Location: Tottenham
Salary: £30,(Apply online only) per annum
Hours: 37–40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Day Shifts 07:45 – 20:15
Benefits: Every other weekend off
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Nurse Seekers are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established children’s residential care provider for passionate and dedicated Support Workers to join their supportive and professional team.

The service provides a holistic, child-centred environment where children and young people are supported to flourish emotionally, socially, and developmentally. Therapeutic approaches are embedded into daily care, ensuring children’s individual needs, wishes, and well-being are always prioritised.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in the daily lives of children and young people. You will act as a positive role model, offering consistent care, guidance, and emotional support within a safe and nurturing family-style environment. You will support children to build resilience, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Children & Young People:

Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times
Develop positive, meaningful relationships built on trust and respect
Support physical, emotional, behavioural, cultural, and educational needs
Encourage positive behaviour and set clear, consistent boundaries
Support access to education, healthcare, therapy, and community activities
Promote independence and life skills through daily living support
Encourage participation in care planning and review meetings
Prepare healthy meals and maintain a clean, safe living environment
Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns including exploitation risks
Advocate for children and support them to achieve their individual goals

Professional Responsibilities:

Work as part of a consistent, supportive team
Maintain accurate and timely written and digital records
Follow policies, procedures, and safeguarding frameworks
Build strong professional relationships with external agencies
Attend team meetings, supervision, training, and appraisals
Work towards or hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Person Specification – Essential Criteria

GCSE level education or equivalent
Willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development
Previous experience (paid or unpaid) working with children and young people
Basic knowledge of safeguarding legislation and children’s homes regulations
Ability to build positive relationships with children presenting emotional or behavioural challenges
Honest, reliable, empathetic, and resilient
Strong written and IT skills for recording and reporting

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