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Residential Support Worker Children

Company:Brook Street
Salary:£28,500 - £28,500
Hours:Full-time
Location:Uxbridge, UB8 2PL
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:10 Aug 2026
Closing date:30 Aug 2026
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Summary

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.

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