Youth Residential Specialist

1 day ago


High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Essential Staffing Services Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced residential children's support worker to join our team in High Wycombe, London. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to children and young people with complex needs.

About You:

  • You will have a strong background in residential childcare, with a minimum of 1-2 years' experience as a support worker.
  • You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with children, young people, and external professionals.
  • You will be able to work within a fast-paced, dynamic environment, prioritizing tasks and managing multiple responsibilities.
  • You will be able to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for the children, staff, and the organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Providing high-quality care and support to children and young people with complex needs.
  • Developing and implementing individual care plans, risk assessments, and key working sessions.
  • Working effectively with external professionals and agencies to provide the best possible care for the children.
  • Participating in debriefs with colleagues who work with challenging behaviors.
  • Completing all daily tasks, including health and safety checks, to ensure a safe and secure environment for the children.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 1-2 years' experience as a support worker, preferably in a residential childcare setting.
  • Diploma level 3 in residential childcare or equivalent qualification.
  • An ability to work within a 24/7 operation and cover shift patterns as required.
  • A valid DBS check (enhanced) and an ability to pass regular updates.
  • Previous experience working with children and young people with EBD, LD, and complex needs/mental health.
  • Experience in working within a 24/7 operation and covering shift patterns.
  • Ability to participate in debriefs with colleagues who work with challenging behaviors.
  • Strong teamworking skills and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
  • Able to learn and adhere to Ofsted quality standards for children's homes and supported accommodation.
  • Previous experience listening to, advocating for, and engaging with decision-making processes for young people.
  • A full UK driving license is essential for this role.

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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