Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

Location: Tottenham, London

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Shifts: Days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins

Support young lives. Build your future. Make every day count.

Are you ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people while growing your career in residential childcare? At Liberi Care in Tottenham, we're looking for dedicated individuals who bring compassion, resilience, and a genuine commitment to shaping brighter futures for children with emotional and behavioural needs.

About the Role As a Residential Support Worker, you'll be at the heart of a nurturing, stable home for children aged 10-17. Under the guidance of the Registered and Deputy Manager, you'll help deliver consistent,

trauma-informed care, promote positive routines, and support each young person's growth, independence, and wellbeing.

This role offers more than just a job - it's a chance to build a meaningful career with ongoing development, reflective practice, and real impact.

Your Key Responsibilities

1. Direct Care & Daily Support

Deliver person-centred, trauma-informed care

Support with daily routines: mornings, meals, personal care, and evenings

Encourage emotional regulation and independence

Facilitate access to education, recreation, and enrichment opportunities

Accompany young people to appointments and outings

2. Key Working & Goal Setting

Act as keyworker, holding regular one-to-one sessions

Set and monitor SMART goals tailored to individual needs

Work closely with the wider team and external professionals

Use trauma-informed methods to support progress

3. Safeguarding & Risk Awareness

Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns

Follow procedures and report issues promptly

Help develop and implement risk management strategies

Address behaviours such as absconding, bullying, or online risk

4. Household Responsibilities

Maintain a clean and safe living environment

Support with meal planning, cooking, and shopping

Promote hygiene, food safety, and infection control

Assist with household tasks including laundry

5. Documentation & Administration

Keep accurate, detailed records of care and incidents

Comply with Regulation 36 and data protection requirements

Support with medication documentation where required

Participate in thorough shift handovers

6. Education & Aspirations

Encourage school attendance and academic engagement

Support with homework and long-term goal setting

Liaise with education professionals as needed

Promote extracurricular involvement

7. Teamwork & Professional Conduct

Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistent care

Lead by example and support junior or agency staff

Attend meetings, supervision, and training

Build positive relationships across the care network

8. Ongoing Learning & Development

Complete all mandatory and refresher training

Engage in reflective practice and professional supervision

Stay informed on current policies and legislation

Maintain a personal development plan

What We're Looking For

At least 1 year of experience in residential childcare or similar (preferred)

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or working towards it

Emotionally resilient, nurturing, and reliable

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Solid understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Full UK driving licence (preferred)

What We Offer

Competitive salary with enhanced sleep-in rates

Clear pathways for career progression and development

A supportive, values-led, trauma-informed workplace culture

A role where you can genuinely change lives for the better

If you're ready to take the next step in your childcare career and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today and a member of our team will be in touch within 24-48 hour