Reed
Residential Support Worker – 3-bed Children’s Residential Home (EBD, 7-17 years old)
- Location: Coventry, West Midlands, UK
- Salary Range: £26,000 to £30,000 (dependent on experience and inclusive of sleep-in payments)
- Job Type: Full-time, Rolling Rota
This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to child-centred practice and high-level care. Led by an experienced Registered Manager, this position is ideal for someone looking to make a significant impact in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people, providing a nurturing and structured environment.
- Support daily routines including personal care, meals, activities, education, and health appointments.
- Engage in therapeutic and recreational activities that promote development and resilience.
- Apply consistent and appropriate boundaries and behaviour management strategies.
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at all times.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals.
- Contribute to the day-to-day running of the home, maintaining a safe, welcoming, and homely environment.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience working with children/young people with EBD and challenging behaviour
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
- Desirable: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), understanding of EBD and trauma-informed care, or willingness to work towards qualification within 2 years.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to join a growing organisation with a focus on staff development and training.
- Fixed rotas to support a healthy work/life balance.
- Incentives for completed training to maintain high levels of care and safeguarding.
- Staff wellbeing as a priority within a positive and driven culture.
If this role is of interest, please Apply Now!
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