Details:
- Salary: £33,604 - 33,605 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Coppull Lancashire
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Job description:
Job post summary
Pay: £33,604.00 - £33,605.00 per year
Job description:
Children's Residential Support Worker
Permanent
Location: Coppull
Job Summary
We are seeking caring, resilient, and dedicated Children's Residential Support Workers / Teaching Assistants to join our team in Coppull. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people.
The successful candidate will work closely with young people to support their daily routines, emotional wellbeing, education, and personal development while making a meaningful difference in their lives.
Duties
* Support children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in a residential care setting.
* Assist with daily routines, personal development, and educational activities.
* Provide emotional support and promote positive behaviour and wellbeing.
* Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
* Support young people to develop social, communication, and life skills.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.
* Assist with behavioural management strategies in line with organisational policies.
* Ensure the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of all young people at all times.
* Participate in shift work, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
Shift Pattern
2 days on, 4 days off
(Including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts)
Qualifications & Requirements
* Relevant experience working with children
* Experience supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) is highly desirable.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work patiently, empathetically, and professionally in challenging situations.
* A genuine passion for supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes.
* Full UK driving licence is essential.
* Relevant qualifications in childcare, education, or residential care are beneficial but not essential.
Benefit:
* Rewarding role making a positive difference to vulnerable young people's lives.
* Ongoing support and development opportunities.
* On-site parking.
Work Location
In person – Coppull
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals committed to supporting vulnerable children and young people in a residential care environment while developing their skills and experience in a rewarding setting.
Work Location: In person