Job Description:

Duration: Ongoing
Hours: Shift-based (including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins/waking nights as required
 

Full job description

We are looking for a Support Worker who will provide high-quality, child-centred care and support to children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) living in a residential setting. The role focuses on safeguarding, promoting emotional wellbeing, supporting positive behaviour, and helping children achieve 
stability, independence, and positive outcomes

Responsibilities:

• Provide safe, nurturing, and consistent care in line with each child’s care plan and risk assessments.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support children with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and daily routines using positive and trauma-informed approaches.
• Promote independence, confidence, life skills, and positive outcomes.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times.
• Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and follow relevant procedures, including Missing from Care, CSE/CCE, and behaviour management protocols.
• Use appropriate de-escalation and positive behaviour support techniques when managing challenging behaviour.
• Support with personal care where required, while maintaining dignity and respect.
• Encourage participation in education, hobbies, training, and community activities.
• Assist with meal preparation, household tasks, and maintaining a safe, homely environment.
• Complete accurate daily records, incident reports, handover notes, and other required documentation.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, managers, social workers, and other professionals.
• Support medication administration where trained and authorised.
• Participate in fire drills, emergency procedures, health and safety checks, and risk assessments.
• Act as a Key Worker for designated children when required, supporting care planning, goal setting, and advocacy.

Requirements:

• At least 6 months' recent experience working with children or young people, particularly those with EBD, trauma, challenging behaviour, or complex needs.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and a genuine commitment to promoting children’s welfare.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, resilient, and professional when working under pressure.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work shift-based hours, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and/or waking nights as required.
• Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List – required.
• Experience in a residential children’s home is desirable.
• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People, or willingness to work towards it, is desirable.
• Training or experience in trauma-informed care, de-escalation, or Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is advantageous.
• Knowledge of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 is desirable.

If you are compassionate, reliable, resilient, and passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes, we would be happy to hear from you.