Residential support worker IP

Residential support worker - Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4

Description

We are recruiting compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Support Workers to join our Supported Living services. You will be supporting children with high-quality, child-centred care that promotes the safety, well-being, development, and independence of children and young people living in a residential care home. The role involves creating a stable, nurturing environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Provide day-to-day care, supervision, and emotional support.
• Encourage positive behaviour using agreed behaviour management strategies.
• Support children in developing life skills, independence, and self-confidence.
• Promote children's physical, emotional, educational, and social development.
• Assist with personal care where appropriate.
• Prepare meals and encourage healthy eating habits.
• Support children with household routines, hygiene, and personal organisation.
• Ensure the home remains clean, safe, and welcoming.

Applicants should hold current training or be competent in the following:

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent);
• Safeguarding Children Level 3
• Medication Administration
• PMVA (no alternatives accepted)
• Self-Harm including Ligature
• DBS on the Update Service
• DRIVERS ONLY (FULL UK DRIVING LICENSE REQUIRED)

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care is desirable.
• Experience in residential care is advantageous.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays where required.
• Right to work in the UK

At Homecare Gurus, we believe exceptional care starts with genuine compassion and a deep understanding of people’s needs. Founded in 2020, our story began during one of the most challenging times in recent history, the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the healthcare sector faced unprecedented strain, our founder, Julie, stepped in to volunteer as a carer. What started as an act of service quickly became a life-changing calling. With a professional background in problem-solving and service delivery, Julie recognised the deeper gaps within the care industry, particularly the disconnect between Domiciliary and Residential Care.

Driven by the desire to make a real difference, Homecare Gurus was created to bridge that gap.

Today, we provide carers with a holistic view of care, equipping them with the skills, empathy, and adaptability to serve across both home and residential settings. This integrated approach fosters a consistent, personalised, and compassionate experience for our clients, one that promotes dignity, comfort, and connection at every stage.