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Date Added: Sat 09/08/2025

Residential Childrens Support Worker

Barnet, UK
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Company: DIVERSE RECRUITMENT GROUP

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £17.00 - £18.00 per hour

We are a newly established 2-bed children's home located in Whetstone (N20), committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for vulnerable young people. Our focus is on delivering high-quality care that promotes emotional wellbeing, development, and positive outcomes for every child.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide high-quality, consistent care and support to young people in a residential setting.
  • Promote a safe, homely, and nurturing environment.
  • Support children with daily routines, including education, appointments, and recreational activities.
  • Build positive, trusting relationships with young people, colleagues, and external professionals.
  • Follow individual care plans and risk assessments, ensuring all actions promote the wellbeing and safeguarding of the children.
  • Maintain accurate records and reports in line with regulatory and organisational standards.
  • Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and reflective practice.
  • Work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins (where applicable).
Requirements:
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a residential children's home or similar setting.
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding and the challenges faced by vulnerable young people.
  • Ideally holds, or is actively working towards, NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People (or equivalent).
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
  • Reliable, flexible, and resilient, with a genuine passion for supporting young people.
  • Able to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, as part of a rota.
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