Full job description Children’s Residential Support Worker - Complex Needs
Location: Northampton (NN1)
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Contract: Ongoing Agency Work
Shifts: 12-hour Days (8am-8pm) & Waking Nights (8pm-8am)
We are recruiting experienced Children’s Residential Support Workers to support children and young people within a specialist semi-independent residential service. Support is provided on a 1:1, 2:1 and 3:1 basis for young people with complex needs including Autism, ADHD, EBD, trauma, attachment difficulties, PDA, ODD, anxiety, self-harm, and behaviours that challenge.
Key Responsibilities
*Provide therapeutic, person-centred support.
*Support young people with daily routines, activities and independence.
*Manage behaviours that challenge using trauma-informed approaches.
*Follow care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
*Administer medication where required.
*Complete accurate records and reports.
*Maintain safeguarding and child welfare standards.
Requirements
*Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
*Previous children’s residential care experience.
*Experience supporting young people with complex needs, Autism and ADHD.
*Understanding of trauma, attachment and safeguarding.
*Ability to work day and/or waking night shifts.
Desirable
*Physical Intervention/Restraint Training.
*Knowledge of PACE, DDP, PDA, ODD and therapeutic care approaches.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced support workers seeking regular agency shifts within a specialist children’s residential setting.
Apply today for immediate consideration.