Support Worker - Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Children's Home Support Worker

Cranfield, Central Bedfordshire - MK43

£27,000 per hour

As a Children’s Home Care Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting vulnerable children and young people within our client's residential setting. The responsibilities are both practical and emotionally attuned, often shaped by trauma-informed practice and safeguarding principles.

Please note - We are not recruiting Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) to work in the UK. You must already have the right to work in the UK.

Core Responsibilities

• Safeguarding & Welfare
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times
• Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with statutory guidance
• Maintain clear boundaries and routines to promote emotional security
• Supporting young people with DOL's

Daily Care & Routines

• Support with personal hygiene, dressing, and mealtimes
• Administer medication as prescribed and monitor health indicators
• Encourage participation in household tasks to build independence

Emotional & Behavioural Support

• Build trusting relationships through empathy and consistency
• Use de-escalation techniques and, where necessary, safe physical intervention
• Promote resilience and positive coping strategies

Education & Development

• Support engagement with education, including liaising with schools
• Encourage participation in recreational and therapeutic activities
• Contribute to care planning and progress tracking using EHCPs and the young person's personalised Care Plans

Documentation & Communication

• Maintain accurate records of incidents, progress, and daily logs
• Attend reviews and contribute to multi-agency meetings
• Advocate for the child’s rights and voice in all aspects of care

Teamwork & Professionalism

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals
• Uphold the values of the home, including trauma-informed and inclusive practice
• Engage in reflective supervision and ongoing training

Apply today with an up to date CV.