Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Worker at Our Place (Action for Children) in Weston-Super-Mare, UK. Responsibilities include keeping the home safe, calm, and settled; carrying out welfare checks; responding to emotional or practical needs; supporting daily routines; completing key household tasks; maintaining accurate records; and ensuring information handover to the night team. Role involves lead case/care planning management, risk assessment, coordinating with multi-agency partners, producing family information and written reports, supporting activities to build independence, assisting with personal care, administration of medication, and clinical procedures. Requires patient, emotionally resilient approach, ability to stay calm in challenging situations, teamwork, safeguarding awareness, and Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or commitment to achieving it. Shifts run Monday to Sunday 07:30–20:30 or 09:30–21:30 with shorter shifts on request. Sponsorship not provided. UK-based role with potential benefits including paid leave, pension with employer contribution, and various staff discounts.