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SL Education’s South Yorkshire Branch is seeking enthusiastic people to join our Residential Team as a Residential Support Worker. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work with Children aged 5 - 18, with Emotional Trauma, and Challenging Behaviour.

Residential Support Worker Resposibilties:

Implement and review individual care plans in collaboration with other professionals, ensuring that each young person's needs are met, and their goals are achieved.
Maintain open and effective communication with young people, their families, and other professionals involved in their care.
Risk Assess and ensure a sade and secure living environment.
Ensure all Paperwork is correctly filled out e.g. Incident Forms, Medication Administration Records (MARs), Logbooks, Handover sheets and hourly checks are conducted. This needs to be completed as per the individual homes requirements. 
Organize and participate in recreational and educational activities that promote social skills, personal growth, and community involvement.
Support and guide Young people in managing their emotions and behaviours.
The Essential Requirements for Successful Residential Childrens Support Worker:

Atleast 1 Year UK experience in a care setting with Children
A valid DBS on the Update Service 
Right to work in the UK
Strong Written and verbal communication
Willingness to engage with residents
Relevant qualification in Childcare or Social Care (e.g., NVQ Level 3)
GSL Education is an independent and ethical recruitment provider, supporting schools across South Yorkshire with their recruitment needs. 

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. 

For more information or to apply for the position of Residential Support Worker, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch