Residential Children's Support Worker | Purley | -13.25 to -14.50 per Hour
Location: Purley, South London
Salary: -13.25 to -14.50 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Service: 2 Bed Children's Residential Home (EBD)
A smaller home where you can make a real difference.
We're recruiting for a Residential Children's Support Worker to join a welcoming and supportive 2 bed children's home in Purley.
This is a great opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys working with young people and wants to be part of a team where relationships, consistency and quality of care really matter.
With just two young people in the home, there is a real opportunity to build meaningful relationships, provide individualised support and help create a safe, stable and positive environment.
What makes this opportunity appealing?
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Small, 2 bed home: The opportunity to provide more personalised care and build strong relationships with young people.
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Supportive team environment: Work alongside colleagues who understand the importance of teamwork, communication and consistency.
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Meaningful work: Help young people overcome challenges, develop confidence and achieve positive outcomes.
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Permanent opportunity: Build your career within children's residential care.
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Opportunity to develop: Gain valuable experience supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
What will you be doing?
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Supporting young people with their day-to-day routines, emotional wellbeing and personal development.
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Building positive, trusting relationships and providing consistent support.
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Encouraging independence, confidence and essential life skills.
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Supporting young people with education, activities and community engagement.
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Managing challenging situations calmly and using positive behaviour support strategies.
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Maintaining accurate daily records and following safeguarding procedures.
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Working closely with colleagues to create a safe, welcoming and homely environment.
What are we looking for?
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Previous experience supporting children or young people, ideally within residential care, EBD or SEMH settings.
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A caring, patient and resilient approach.
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Strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to supporting young people.
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The ability to work positively as part of a team.
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An understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
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A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare would be advantageous.
Interested?
If you're looking for a permanent role in a smaller children's home where you can build meaningful relationships and make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact CANDL Recruitment for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.