Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home

2 weeks ago


West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Balfor Recruitment Full time

Temporary Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home

Location: Devon

Job Type: Temporary

Salary: £12.86p/h

Balfor Healthcare is currently recruiting a Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Devon, providing exceptional care and support to children and young people in a residential care home setting. The successful candidate will work closely with the children to ensure their safety, well-being, and personal development, helping to create a nurturing environment that supports their emotional, social, and educational needs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support daily activities: personal care, meal prep, household tasks.
  • Build relationships: offer emotional and social support.
  • Develop care plans: tailored to each child’s needs.
  • Organize activities: arts, sports, therapeutic interventions.
  • Administer medications: maintain accurate records.
  • Monitor progress: report on emotional and physical health.
  • Ensure a safe environment: clean and supportive.
  • Manage crises: respond to emergencies and challenging behavior.
  • Promote independence: help children develop life skills.
  • Uphold confidentiality: respect and dignity of each child.
  • Collaborate with the team: attend meetings and training sessions.
  • Follow guidelines: policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Skills and Qualifications:
  • Experience in children’s residential care preferred.
  • Qualifications in Health and Social Care (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3).
  • Understanding of child development and safeguarding.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Patience, empathy, and resilience.
  • Organizational and time management skills.
  • Flexibility to work varied shifts.
Desirable:
  • Training in First Aid, Safeguarding, Medication Administration.
  • Experience in children’s residential care or with challenging behaviors.
Working Conditions:
  • Based in a children’s home environment in Devon.
  • Involves some physical activities and exposure to challenging behaviors.
How to Apply:

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and support to children and young people, we would love to hear from you. Apply here with your CV or call 0121 260 0002 & speak to one of the healthcare team

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