Talent.com
Paragon Social Care
Waking night - Child Residential Support WorkerParagon Social Care • Wisbech, England, GB
Waking night - Child Residential Support Worker

Waking night - Child Residential Support Worker

Paragon Social Care • Wisbech, England, GB
27 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

We are recruiting for a Children's Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated residential childcare team in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. This rewarding opportunity is ideal for experienced Residential Support Workers, Children's Support Workers, Care Workers, Residential Care Practitioners, Youth Support Workers, Behaviour Support Workers, Therapeutic Support Workers or individuals with experience supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

You will provide high-quality care and support within a specialist children's residential home, helping to create a safe, secure and nurturing environment where young people can thrive.

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference while developing your career within residential childcare.

About the Role

Working within a children's residential home, you will play a key role in supporting the safety, wellbeing and emotional needs of children and young people throughout your shift.

You will provide consistent care, promote positive behaviour, build trusted relationships, respond appropriately to incidents when required, and contribute to achieving positive outcomes for each young person.

You will work closely with the wider care team, following individual care plans, safeguarding procedures and regulatory standards to ensure outstanding levels of care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)
  • Promote a safe, caring and nurturing residential environment
  • Carry out regular welfare checks in line with care plans and risk assessments
  • Respond appropriately to incidents, safeguarding concerns and emergencies
  • Provide emotional support, reassurance and positive role modelling
  • Encourage positive behaviour through consistent boundaries and relationship-based care
  • Maintain accurate daily records, reports and handovers
  • Ensure the home remains safe and secure, including security and fire safety checks
  • Complete light household duties to maintain a clean, welcoming home environment
  • Support morning routines where required
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, managers and external professionals
  • Deliver care in accordance with Children's Homes Regulations, safeguarding guidance and organisational policies

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

  • Children's Residential Care
  • Residential Childcare
  • Children's Support Work
  • Youth Work
  • Social Care
  • Care Assistant roles involving children or young people
  • Behaviour Support
  • SEN or SEMH settings
  • Foster Care or Supported Accommodation

You'll also have:

  • Experience working with children or young people (children's residential care desirable)
  • A calm, patient and resilient approach
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and professional boundaries
  • Good written record-keeping skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • A proactive, flexible and child-centred approach
  • Full UK driving licence (desirable)

Working Hours & Conditions

  • Shift work on a rota basis, including weekends and bank holidays
  • Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
  • Occasional rota changes to ensure continuity of care

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Supportive and inclusive working environment
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
  • The opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people

Safeguarding

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any convictions or cautions that are not protected under current filtering legislation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Create a job alert for this search

Waking night - Child Residential Support Worker • Wisbech, England, GB

Similar jobs

Early Years Educator - Scampton

The Children's ServicesLincoln, England, GB
Full-time

Are you passionate about outcomes for Children and their families?.Here is your chance to be part of our childcare team and help make a difference.We have the following exciting job opportunity ava... Show more

 • Promoted

Residential Summer Counselor — Global Teens, Cambridge

ISSOS International LimitedCambridge, England, GB
Full-time

A summer camp organization in Cambridge is seeking counselors for a unique summer experience.As a counselor, you will lead and support groups of students aged 13-18, ensure their welfare and facili... Show more

 • Promoted

Compassionate 1:1 Medical Support Teaching Assistant

The Smart ListWisbech, England, GB
Full-time

A reputable educational institution in Wisbech is seeking a Teaching Assistant with medical responsibilities.The role involves providing 1:1 medical care, administering medication, and supporting p... Show more

 • Promoted

Weekend Veterinary Surgeon

Vets NowLincoln, England, GB
Part-time

Vets Now Lincoln, England, United Kingdom.This range is provided by Vets Now.Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Direct message the ... Show more

 • Promoted

Care Professional - Part Time

Home InsteadLincoln, England, GB
Part-time

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of care and companionship services, which help our clients remain independent in their own homes.Our Care Professionals benefit from award-winning train... Show more

 • Promoted

Compassionate Evening Care Assistant - Flexible Part-Time

Barchester HealthcareWisbech, England, GB
Part-time

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a dedicated part-time Care Assistant in Wisbech, England.In this role, you’ll help residents by providing quality care and support.Your tasks will include assisting... Show more

 • Promoted

Individual Giving Officer

NFP PeopleCambridge, England, GB
Full-time +1

Cambridge (hybrid working available).We are seeking an experienced, ambitious and proactive Individual Giving Fundraiser to join a growing fundraising team within the health sector.This role focuse... Show more

 • Promoted

Intensive Needs Support Worker - 1:1 Youth (Lincoln)

NacroLincoln, England, GB
Full-time

A leading youth support organization in Lincoln is seeking dedicated support workers to assist vulnerable young people, ages 16-21, in developing essential living skills for independence.This role ... Show more

 • Promoted

Childcare & Homework Support Tutor – Flexible Role

FindTutorsCambridge, England, United Kingdom
Full-time

If you enjoy helping young learners and want a role that fits around your other commitments, this could be a perfect opportunity.Your responsibilities will include:.Helping children with their home... Show more

Partner - Rural Consultancy

BidwellsCambridge, England, GB
Full-time +2

Bidwells Cambridge, England, United Kingdom.Bidwells Cambridge, England, United Kingdom.Be among the first 25 applicants.Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message... Show more

 • Promoted

Dental Nurse (12-Month Contract) — Growth & Benefits

Bupa UKLincoln, England, GB
Temporary

Bupa Dental Care Lincoln Strait is seeking a enthusiastic Dental Nurse to join our busy practice.Based in a Tudor building, we offer five surgeries, a friendly team and a warm reception area for pa... Show more

 • Promoted

Care Support Worker - Lincoln

Lifeways GroupLincoln, England, GB
Full-time +1

The Lifeways Group are looking for Full Time and Part Time Support Workers.From every day life, to changing someone's world.Full UK Driving License Required.Are you looking for a career that transf... Show more

 • Promoted

National Technical Support, PMLS, UK

MindrayCambridge, England, GB
Full-time

Huntingdon, UK | Petersborough, UK | Cambridge,UK | Leicester, UK | Northampton, UK | Milton Keynes, UK.Field-based, frequent travel to Huntigdon office for trainings.Field-based, frequent travel t... Show more

 • Promoted

Early Years Educator - Level 3 or EBR Trainee

Little Dukes CareersCambridge, England, GB
Full-time +1

Join Our Wonderful Nursery Team at Sancton Wood!.We are excited to welcome new members to our friendly and growing nursery team.Whether you already hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or are e... Show more

 • Promoted

Dental Nurse | Growth, Training & Comprehensive Benefits

Bupa Dental CareLincoln, England, GB
Full-time

Bupa Dental Care Lincoln Strait is looking for a qualified Dental Nurse to join our friendly practice.You’ll provide chair-side support to dentists, carry out instrument decontamination, and help m... Show more

 • Promoted

Healthcare Strategy & Capital Projects Consultant

WSP in the UK & IrelandCambridge, England, GB
Full-time

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking dynamic candidates for a healthcare consultancy role in their growing Specialist Healthcare and Lifesciences Advisory Team.This position, based ideally in London ... Show more

 • Promoted

Adult Psychiatry Consultant — 24h/Week, Hybrid

Pulse HealthcareLincoln, England, GB
Full-time

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Consultant in Adult Psychiatry for a locum role in Lincoln.This position involves working 24 hours per week, with responsibilities including conducting ... Show more

 • Promoted

Customer Support - IMMEDIATE START - Cambridge based

www.cardandpaymentjobs.comCambridge, England, GB
Full-time

Customer Support - IMMEDIATE START - Cambridge based - till mid March 2025.Our client is a payments company looking to hire a Customer Support specialist.Initially, this is a 6 week contract.Be the... Show more

 • Promoted

Family Safeguarding Social Worker — Real Impact

Quid, Inc.Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, England, GB
Full-time

A dedicated social services organization is seeking a qualified Social Worker to support children and families in various locations including Wisbech, Ely, and Cambridge.The role emphasizes person-... Show more

 • Promoted

Family Support DDS Respite

Bay Cove Human ServicesBoston, England, GB
Full-time

Posted Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 4:00 AM.The Family Support program strives to achieve the goal of helping families stay together through developing families’ natural capacity to meet the needs o... Show more