Residential Social Worker
| Posting date: | 27 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,000 to £31,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 September 2025 |
| Location: | SE18 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Talent Finder |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AARWTM-001-22254 |
Summary
Residential Social Worker | Plumstead, SE London | Full Time | £29,000 – £31,000 per annum (including sleep-ins)
Our client is dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment where children and young people can recover from past trauma and achieve their full potential. They provide outstanding care for children or sibling groups who are unable to live with their own families.
Committed to the highest quality of care, our client ensures that every child and young person feels safe, valued, and supported. They help children process their life story, develop their sense of self, set goals, and prepare for the future, while focusing on their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.
Our client is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Residential Support Worker with experience in residential childcare and the ability to support and safeguard young people
Are you the right person for the job?
• Minimum 1 year of experience in residential childcare or a support environment
• GCSEs or equivalent (NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care preferred)
• Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with young people
• Emotional resilience in managing challenging behaviours
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Awareness of equal opportunities, anti-discriminatory practice, and childcare legislation
• A positive can-do attitude and ability to work independently
What will your role look like?
As a Residential Social Worker, you will provide practical, emotional, and behavioural support to young people in a new 1-bedded children’s residential home. Key responsibilities include:
• Meeting the physical, emotional, behavioural, cultural, and educational needs of young people
• Acting as a role model and supporting young people to develop self-control and life skills
• Following and updating individual care plans in response to changing needs
• Acting as a key worker for a small number of young people, offering 1:1 guidance and advocacy
• Supporting young people in education, extracurricular activities, and community engagement
• Keeping accurate records and contributing to reports for planning meetings and reviews
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and attending team meetings
• Receiving training and maintaining professional development
• Ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of self, young people, and colleagues
• Carrying out other reasonable tasks as directed by the line manager
What can you expect in return?
• Competitive salary: £29,000 – £31,000 per annum (including sleep-ins)
• Full-time, permanent position (40 hours per week, including day/night shifts and overtime opportunities)
• Company pension and casual dress code
• Immediate start subject to DBS and reference checks
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for development and training
• A role committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
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