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Residential Support Worker - Essex

£12.2 - £14.3 per hourEstimated

Support vulnerable children and young people in a residential care setting, promoting their physical and emotional well-being and helping them achieve positive outcomes in life.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide day-to-day care and emotional support to residents
  • Assist with daily routines, education, and leisure activities
  • Record and report observations accurately
  • Promote safeguarding and child protection
  • Work closely with families, social workers, and other professionals

Benefits:  

  • Overtime and enhanced pay for unsociable hours
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Pension scheme
  • Supportive working environment

Qualifications and Essential Requirements:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)
  • Previous experience working with children or vulnerable individuals
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • A full UK driving license (often preferred or required)
  • Enhanced DBS check

BH - 190454
GH -  313701

Vacancy posted a month ago
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