Support Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30,000 i £35,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | N17 0EZ |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Nurse Seekers Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | S3371-41483 |
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Support Worker
Location: Tottenham
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: 37–40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Day Shifts 07:45 – 20:15
Benefits: Every other weekend off
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Nurse Seekers are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established children’s residential care provider for passionate and dedicated Support Workers to join their supportive and professional team.
The service provides a holistic, child-centred environment where children and young people are supported to flourish emotionally, socially, and developmentally. Therapeutic approaches are embedded into daily care, ensuring children’s individual needs, wishes, and well-being are always prioritised.
The Role
As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in the daily lives of children and young people. You will act as a positive role model, offering consistent care, guidance, and emotional support within a safe and nurturing family-style environment. You will support children to build resilience, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
Children & Young People:
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times
• Develop positive, meaningful relationships built on trust and respect
• Support physical, emotional, behavioural, cultural, and educational needs
• Encourage positive behaviour and set clear, consistent boundaries
• Support access to education, healthcare, therapy, and community activities
• Promote independence and life skills through daily living support
• Encourage participation in care planning and review meetings
• Prepare healthy meals and maintain a clean, safe living environment
• Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns including exploitation risks
• Advocate for children and support them to achieve their individual goals
Professional Responsibilities:
• Work as part of a consistent, supportive team
• Maintain accurate and timely written and digital records
• Follow policies, procedures, and safeguarding frameworks
• Build strong professional relationships with external agencies
• Attend team meetings, supervision, training, and appraisals
• Work towards or hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
Person Specification – Essential Criteria
• GCSE level education or equivalent
• Willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development
• Previous experience (paid or unpaid) working with children and young people
• Basic knowledge of safeguarding legislation and children’s homes regulations
• Ability to build positive relationships with children presenting emotional or behavioural challenges
• Honest, reliable, empathetic, and resilient
• Strong written and IT skills for recording and reporting