Residential Support Worker Children - Uxbridge
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,500 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Annual Leave, Pension + more |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2025 |
| Location: | Uxbridge, London, UB8 2PL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Brook Street |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBBH422494_1757503380 |
Summary
Support Worker (Children & Young People)
Location: Uxbridge
Salary: up to £28,500 per annum (DOE)
Full-time | Rolling rota (includes sleep-ins)
We are recruiting Support Workers to join an Ofsted-registered residential home for adolescent boys with Learning Disabilities and Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This role is ideal for someone with a QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) or equivalent, who is passionate about making a positive impact in young people's lives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care, promoting the health, welfare, education and development of young people.
- Contribute to a safe, supportive and homely environment where young people feel secure and valued.
- Support daily routines, including household tasks, appointments, education, leisure activities and family contact.
- Build positive relationships while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
- Assist with keyworker responsibilities, contributing to care plans and progress reviews.
- Apply de-escalation and behaviour management strategies when required.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, social workers and external professionals.
- Participate in training and professional development, including undertaking the Diploma Level 4 in Residential Childcare (sponsored after probation).
Shift Pattern
- Rolling rota of 1 day on, 2 days off.
- Requirement of 12.5 shifts per month, including sleep-ins (shared within the team).
Requirements
- QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) or equivalent (essential).
- Experience working with young people in a residential, educational, or care setting.
- Strong communication, teamwork and behaviour management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle challenging behaviour calmly.
- Commitment to safeguarding and professional standards.
- Driving licence desirable (occasional travel with young people is required).
Benefits
- Salary: up to £28,500 DOE.
- Sponsored training: Diploma Level 4 in Residential Childcare.
- Ongoing professional development and support.
- Rewarding role making a real difference in young people's lives.
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