Residential Support Worker

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Residential Care Worker

Location: Battle, East Sussex

Contract: Full time, 40.5 hours per week

Shifts: Three 13.5 hour shifts per week on a two week rota

Lotus Recruitment is seeking compassionate, resilient and dependable Residential Care Workers to support children and young people aged 8 to 18 with SEMH needs and Autism.

You will help create a safe, stable and nurturing home environment while supporting young people with their emotional wellbeing, independence, education and daily routines.

The role

Supporting children and young people with their daily routines and personal development
Building positive and trusting relationships
Helping young people manage challenging situations and regulate their emotions
Encouraging independence, confidence and positive choices
Supporting activities, appointments and community visits
Maintaining accurate records and completing handovers
Following safeguarding procedures and individual care plans

Working pattern

40.5 hour contracted working week
Three 13.5 hour shifts each week
Two week rotating rota
You must be available to work every other weekend
You must be available for on call duties twice per month

Essential requirements

You must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to drive
You must have the right to work in the UK
Sponsorship is not available for this position
You must be able to work the full shift pattern, including every other weekend
You must be comfortable supporting children with SEMH needs, autism and behaviours that may challenge
You must be patient, emotionally resilient and committed to safeguarding children

Previous experience in residential care, children's services, education, youth work, mental health or support work would be beneficial, although transferable experience will also be considered.

All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

If you are passionate about helping children and young people feel safe, supported and able to achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.

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