About this role
**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 **Support Workers** to join an Ofsted-registered residential home for adolescent boys with **Learning Disabilities and Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)**. 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. * 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.