Children's Residential Senior Support Worker

Job description

Karoo Group has a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker who will be an advocate for the young person, maximising their choices, rights and decision making and who wants to make a difference in the lives of young people within our newly opened solo provision located in the Cambridgeshire countryside.
Who would be perfect for this role? Someone who wants to make a real difference, someone who wants to enrich the life of the young person.
Duties include To take on the role of a corporate parent, providing our young people with love and direction.
The ability to connect with and build meaningful relationships with children and young people who have had complex early lives working within the Trauma Informed model.
Ensuring the protection and safeguarding of young people in our care.
Embedding our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), building trust and respect with the young person.Supporting our young people with complex needs.
To take immediate action when the welfare or safety of young people is at risk.
To ensure that the wishes, thoughts and feelings of our young people are advocated.
Delivery of high-quality support and guidance in order to promote the best outcomes possible for all our young people.
To support the Residential Home Manager to exceed expectations at Inspection and Regulation 44 visits in terms of delivering positive outcomes for young people.
To be flexible and willing to do activities with the children and young people along with attending all necessary appointments.
Managing the complex behaviours of our young people to encourage them to engage in a positive and structured routine, including supporting in crisis intervention.
Providing care and support to the children and young people to encompass all physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual and social needs of our children and young people.
Other duties commensurate with the level and nature of the post.
Person Specification Professional qualification in (recognised and current) QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare, or equivalent, or willingness to work towards this within the statutory timescales. The ability to engage with young people who have behaviours that challenge, complex emotional needs. 2 years' experience in Children's Residential setting is desirable. Ability to work the required shift patterns including weekends, overnights, late shifts and bank holidays. Full UK driving license and use of a vehicle for business purposes.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Coton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-06-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English