Residential Support Worker - Children''s Learning Disability Home

Residential Support Worker (Children''s LD Home) West Norwood, SE27 Full time Permanent 13.50 per hour + 60 sleep-ins Are you an experienced support worker who wants to make a real difference to young people with learning disabilities? We''re recruiting two experienced Residential Support Workers for a well-established, Ofsted-registered children''s home in West Norwood, South London. The home supports young people with learning disabilities in a caring, structured and homely setting. The role - Providing day-to-day care and support to young people with learning disabilities, helping them to live safe, happy and fulfilling lives - Supporting young people with daily living skills, personal care, education, activities and outings - Following care plans, risk assessments and positive behaviour support strategies - Keeping accurate daily records and incident reports - Working closely with the wider team, families, social workers and other professionals - Promoting the young people''s independence, wellbeing and safety at all times What we''re looking for - Experience supporting children or young people with learning disabilities. Experience in an Ofsted-registered children''s residential home is highly desirable - NVQ / QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Health and Social Care is desirable. If you don''t hold it, you must be willing to register and complete it, and full training will be provided - A patient, caring and resilient approach - Good written English ..... full job details .....