Children Residential Support Worker

Residential Care Worker (Children’s Home)

Pay: £26,400 to £27,360Location: Doncaster Reporting to: Senior Residential Worker / Deputy Manager / Registered Manager

About the Role

We are looking for a committed Residential Care Worker to support children and young people in a residential setting. You will provide high-quality, therapeutic care, helping to meet their emotional, social, and developmental needs while ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.

This role involves shift work, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and bank holidays.

Key Responsibilities

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• Provide safe, nurturing, and relationship-based care to children and young people
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• Support care plans, risk assessments, and daily routines
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• Build positive, trusting relationships and act as a role model
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• Promote education, health, and personal development outcomes
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• Act as a key worker, supporting individual needs and goals
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• Maintain accurate records, reports, and case files in line with regulations
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• Work in partnership with social workers, schools, health professionals, and families
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• Support young people to access activities, advocacy, and services
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• Contribute to a safe and well-maintained home environment
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Safeguarding & Compliance

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• Follow all safeguarding and child protection procedures
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• Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards and relevant legislation
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• Support safe administration of medication
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• Report concerns and incidents appropriately
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General Duties

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• Work flexibly on a rota basis, including sleep-ins
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• Drive company vehicles (where required)
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• Participate in training, team meetings, and handovers
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• Support the overall smooth running of the home
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What We’re Looking For

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• Passion for working with children and young people
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• Strong communication and teamwork skills
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• Ability to work in a challenging but rewarding environment
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• Commitment to safeguarding and high-quality care
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• Willingness to work shifts and complete ongoing training
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Equality & Diversity

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage an inclusive and supportive workplace.