Job Description:

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 an experienced Support Worker to join an Ofsted-registered residential home supporting seven non-verbal children and young people. The home currently supports a mixed household of four girls and three boys, with two young people requiring 2:1 support.

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 2 days on, 2 days off 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 no-verbal.
• 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.