Residential Support Worker - Children's Home

Pay: £13.40 per hour Location: Bristol

Support young people aged 10-17 living in residential care, helping them feel safe, supported and able to reach their full potential.

Role Summary

• Provide practical, emotional and behavioural support to young people.

• Act as a positive role model and build warm, trusting relationships.

• Follow care plans, update records and contribute to reviews and meetings.

• Support daily routines including cooking, cleaning and household tasks.

• Help young people develop confidence, self-control and life skills.

• Offer 1:1 support, advocacy and guidance during times of stress or difficulty.

• Encourage education, activities, community involvement and healthy routines.

• Work collaboratively within the staff team and attend team meetings.

• Maintain safeguarding, equal opportunities and professional standards at all times.

Requirements

• Ability to work shifts including early/late shifts, weekends, sleep-ins and on-call.

• Willingness to adapt to rota changes when required.

• Full participation in training, supervision and team development.

• Drivers Licence.

• Enhanced DBS required.

General Duties

• Keep accurate written records and financial logs.

• Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team culture.

• Follow all policies, procedures, health & safety and safeguarding guidelines.

• Engage with external agencies and support services when needed.

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