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Hiring: Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care

RADAAS Ltd is recruiting dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join Smoothstone Care & Education, providing high-quality residential care to young people. This role is ideal for individuals committed to safeguarding, emotional development, and delivering consistent support within a therapeutic environment.

? Location: Residential Children’s Home
? Role Type: Full-time
? Compliance: Enhanced DBS + mandatory training
? Training: Diploma Level 3 (or willingness to work toward completion)

? About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will help create a safe, nurturing, and stable home for young people. You will work as part of a team to promote emotional wellbeing, independence, and personal development while ensuring all care meets organisational and statutory standards.

? Key Responsibilities

Supporting Young People

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Build positive, trusting relationships with young people to enhance their sense of security.

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Safeguard and promote welfare at all times.

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Encourage healthy lifestyles, education, vocational progress, and positive routines.

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Provide consistent boundaries and follow agreed behaviour support strategies.

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Support young people during admission, daily routines, and the process of leaving care.

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Participate in activities, group events, and assist with meal preparation.

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Promote independence and help develop social, emotional, and life skills.

Support Worker Job Description …

Team & Professional Duties

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Work collaboratively with colleagues, carers, social workers, and external agencies.

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Assist in implementing, reviewing, and updating care plans for each young person.

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Attend staff meetings, supervision, appraisals, and contribute to the home’s development.

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Support new staff as part of their induction.

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Undertake mandatory training and progress toward Diploma Level.

Support Worker Job Description …

Administrative Responsibilities

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Maintain accurate daily records, incident logs, progress reports, and care files.

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Manage petty cash and follow financial procedures.

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Adhere to all organisational guidelines, policies, and safeguarding frameworks.

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Comply with Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices.

Support Worker Job Description …

? What We’re Looking For

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Experience working with young people (residential care experience desirable).

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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

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Ability to remain calm, consistent, and professional in challenging situations.

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Commitment to safeguarding, equality, confidentiality, and high standards of care.

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Team-focused approach with a willingness to learn and develop.

? How to Apply

Apply here and one of our Team Member will get in touch