Residential Support worker

Children's Residential Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people with learning disabilities? Westmorland & Furness council are looking for someone to join their dedicated team at Huntley Avenue Short Breaks Children's Home for a fulfilling 12-month contract.

Our mission is to support children and young people to grow, learn, develop, and live positive and fulfilled lives.

We offer an outstanding needs-led respite service that helps improve independent living skills, social interactions, and self-confidence, enabling children to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people with learning disabilities.


• Promote a home-from-home environment where individuality is respected and nurtured.


• Communicate effectively with children, listening to their views and wishes.


• Support the development of independent living skills and social interactions.


• Assist in health, education, and personal development activities.


• Participate in team meetings, supervisions, and appraisals to continually improve care practices.


• Work collaboratively with families, social workers, and other professionals to ensure consistent care.


• Facilitate fun and enjoyable experiences to help children develop peer and social interactions.


• Support children in their transition to adulthood through careful planning and support.


• Maintain accurate records and reports, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed.

Candidate Requirements:

• NVQ lvl 3 in residential childcare or equivalent experience


• Enhanced DBS


• Passion for working with children and young people with learning disabilities.


• Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the children and the service.


• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

How to Apply:

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250.

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.


• Exceptional referral bonuses - £250 per referral placed in to work!


• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK


• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.


• Payroll service twice a week.


• Ltd and PAYE payment options available.


• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.


• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.


• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.