Residential Support Worker

4 weeks ago


Kendal, Cumbria, United Kingdom Cumberland Council Full time
Job Title: Residential Support Worker

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Residential Support Worker to join our team at Cumberland Council. As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

About the Role:

This is a challenging yet rewarding role that requires the ability to work with young people who may display challenging behaviours. You will need to be confident, self-motivated, and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our service users.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will be responsible for building close relationships with the young people in our care, supporting them to have their voice heard in all aspects of their care planning and experience of living in the home. You will also be required to work with challenging situations and behaviours, using your skills and knowledge to assess each young person's needs and create individual care plans.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide high-quality care and support to young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties
  • Build close relationships with young people and their families
  • Assess and meet the needs of each young person, creating individual care plans
  • Work with challenging situations and behaviours, using your skills and knowledge to de-escalate and resolve conflicts
  • Contribute to a positive and supportive team environment
Requirements:

We are looking for someone with experience working with children and young people, ideally within a residential setting. You will also need to have a minimum Level 3 in Residential Childcare or be willing to work towards this qualification. A good knowledge and understanding of managing challenging behaviours is essential, as is being an exceptional communicator and able to build key relationships with young people and their families.

We need someone who is flexible, able to work well as part of a close and supportive team, and who is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our service users.

What We Offer:
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Competitive rates of pay

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Adults Barred List check.



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