Milton Keynes | £14.75 – £15.25 per hour | 40 hours per week
We are looking for a Residential Support Worker to join a supportive team within a children's residential home in Milton Keynes.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and young people and wants to make a genuine difference to their day-to-day lives, wellbeing and development.
The Role
You will support children and young people with their daily routines, emotional wellbeing, education, activities and personal development, helping to create a safe, stable and nurturing home environment.
You will also:
* Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
* Support care plans, routines, activities and independence.
* Provide emotional and practical support.
* Support with personal care and medication where required.
* Promote positive behaviour and use agreed strategies.
* Complete records, reports and handovers.
* Work with families, social workers, schools and other professionals.
* Act as a Key Worker where required.
* Work as part of a rota including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
About You
We are looking for someone who is caring, patient, resilient and reliable, with a genuine interest in supporting children and young people.
You will ideally have:
* Previous experience working with children or young people, preferably within children's residential care.
* A relevant Level 3 qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
* An understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
* Experience supporting emotional or behavioural needs would be beneficial.
* Good communication and record-keeping skills.
* The ability to stay calm and professional in challenging situations.
* A full UK driving licence.
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV in Word format only.
Please only apply if you are already eligible to work in the UK indefinitely and without sponsorship.
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Due to the volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you haven't heard from us within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will, however, keep your details on file for future suitable opportunities.
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Salary description
£15.00 - £15.00 per year