Children's Support Worker
Local Work Rights Required
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Role Summary
Join Rotherwood as a Children's Support Worker in Nelson, England, providing essential care and support to children with complex needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, child-centred care and support.
- Build positive, trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Support children who display challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support strategies.
- Promote emotional wellbeing and resilience through a therapeutic approach.
- Help children develop independence and essential life skills.
- Follow individual care plans, behaviour support plans and risk assessments.
- Safeguard children and report any concerns in line with policies and procedures.
- Support children to attend education, appointments and community activities.
- Complete accurate daily records, incident reports and handovers.
- Work collaboratively with social workers, education providers and other professionals.
- Promote a safe, stable and nurturing home environment.
- Follow all health and safety, fire safety and safeguarding procedures at all times.
Minimum Requirements
What's on Offer
If you're passionate about helping children reach their full potential and have the experience to provide high-quality residential support, we'd love to hear from you
- Previous experience working within a children's residential home or supporting children and young people is essential.
- Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour, trauma and mental health needs.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Ability to remain calm, patient and resilient in challenging situations.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Flexible to work ad hoc shifts, including evenings and weekends.
- A caring, reliable and child-focused approach.
- £12.71 per hour.
- Flexible ad hoc shifts to fit around your availability.
- Opportunity to work within a brand-new children's home.
- Ongoing support from Rotherwood Recruitment.
- Excellent opportunity to gain further experience within children's residential care.
- A rewarding role where you can positively impact the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible candidates should have prior experience working with children, especially in residential settings.
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