Children's Residential Support Worker

Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Exeter
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people? An established specialist provider is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join a modern semi-independent residential home in Exeter. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support children and adolescents aged 8 to 16 years with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours, within a safe, nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities as a Children's Residential Support Worker:
* Encourage young people to participate in activities and develop responsibility for their own lives
* Maintain a warm, homely atmosphere within the residential setting
* Safely and sympathetically manage challenging behaviours
* Protect young people from potential risks to their health and welfare
* Support young people in developing independence and emotional resilience
* Ensure the environment is safe and care plans, communication preferences are kept up-to-date
* Build positive relationships with staff, families, social workers, and other professionals involved in the care of young people
Essential Requirements as a Children's Residential Support Worker:
* Experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker or working with young people is desirable but not essential
* Experience within healthcare or social care environments is advantageous
* Full UK driving licence, as transportation of young people may be required
* Over the age of 21 and able to commute to Exeter
This role in Exeter is ideal for adaptable, motivated individuals eager to develop a career within health and social care, supporting young people with emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs.
Keywords: Children's Residential Support Worker, EBD, SEN, Safeguarding, NVQ, Childcare, Social Care, Safeguarding, Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties, Residential Care, Youth Support, Care Assistant, Exeter
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