Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home

  • Temporary
  • Devon
  • Applications have closed.

Website Balfor Recruitment

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!