Children's Home Residential Support Worker

ORAH Care – Children’s Residential Services

ORAH Care provides safe, nurturing and trauma\-informed care for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs. Our registered solo\-bedded children's home in Prescot, Knowsley, allows us to deliver highly individualised care using a PACE\-informed and therapeutic approach. Our mission is to create an environment where young people feel secure, valued and empowered to achieve positive outcomes.

Salary and Working Pattern

£13\.00 per hour
2 on / 4 off shift pattern, including sleep\-ins
£60 sleep\-in allowance

About the Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will provide day\-to\-day care within a structured, therapeutic and trauma\-informed environment. You will help children and young people build independence, develop life skills and feel safe within a consistent and nurturing home.

We are particularly interested in applicants who have experience supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). An understanding of neurodiversity and the ability to adapt your approach to meet individual communication, sensory, emotional and behavioural needs would be highly beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high\-quality, child\-centred care that promotes safety, stability and emotional wellbeing.


• Use PACE and trauma\-informed strategies to support children and young people and promote positive outcomes.


• Support children and young people with additional needs, including ASD and ADHD, using an understanding, patient and individualised approach.


• Promote emotional regulation, confidence and independence.


• Support daily routines, education, appointments, activities and the development of life skills.


• Maintain accurate, clear and professional records.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals to ensure consistent care.


• Follow safeguarding procedures and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times.

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards the qualification.


• Experience working with children or young people in a residential, care or similar setting is desirable.


• Experience supporting children and young people with ASD and ADHD is highly desirable.


• An understanding of neurodiversity and the importance of adapting care to meet individual needs.


• A caring, patient, resilient and compassionate approach.


• The ability to remain calm and consistent when faced with challenging situations.


• Strong communication, teamwork and record\-keeping skills.


• A full UK driving licence is desirable.

• £13\.00 per hour.


• £60 sleep\-in allowance.


• A 2 on / 4 off rota pattern.


• Ongoing professional development and funded qualifications.


• Structured supervision and a supportive team culture.


• A therapeutic working environment within a solo\-bedded children's home.


• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people.

ORAH Care Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, right\-to\-work checks and safer recruitment procedures in line with relevant legislation and the Children's Homes Regulations.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for both our staff and the children we support.

Right to Work in the UK

ORAH Care Ltd is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people, and have the skills, patience and understanding to provide high\-quality therapeutic care, we would love to hear from you.

If you have experience supporting children and young people with ASD and ADHD and are looking to join a supportive team committed to individualised, child\-centred care, we encourage you to apply.

ORAH Care Ltd

A brighter outlook for every child.

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: £32,160\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Company pension

• Driving Licence (required)

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