Residential Support Worker (Children with Disabilities Short Breaks)
Job description
Post Ref: CC747
Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.
Due to the nature of the work, it is a legislative requirement that there be a five-year gap between the oldest child on site and youngest member of staff. Due to this restriction applications will be considered from those aged 21 or over.
We are looking to recruit a Residential Support Worker (RSW) to support children and young people with disabilities in our short breaks service. You will be working within Children and Young People’s Service, caring for young people with physical and behavioural difficulties.
You will work as part of a dedicated team responsible for caring for children providing them with positive life experiences and enabling them to achieve their personal best. There is an essential element of the role which will require the worker to support/work closely with their families.
We are currently an outstanding service and thrive to maintain this. Our core service values are built on Honesty, Accountability and Aspirations, investing in everyone’s development, creating opportunities that shapes better experiences for our children/young people (Love, Laughter, and Learning).
The role duties will involve;
- Ability to have fun and provide learning opportunities through; play, activities both on and off site, household tasks etc.
- Care and support children/families to build resilience and provide best outcomes for the child.
- Ability to meet the diverse needs of our children, this includes personal care and managing children with limited communication.
- Work effectively as part of a team and disciplined to follow advice and guidance set out by the home.
- Ability to remain calm in challenging and crisis situations employing a solution focused approach to ensure safe and best practices are employed.
- Ability to role model positive behaviours and choices for young people to understand and learn.
- Provide high quality of care for all service users, promoting best practice in achieving agreed goals and ambitions set out by the home.
- Demonstrate energy, enthusiasm, motivation and adaptable to working to a high standard and contributing to a dynamic service.
- Provide emotional warmth, resilience, and can build positive, trusting and empathetic relationships with children and their families.
- Ability to advocate for young people/families and equally represent the home and organisation professionally to high standards.
- Ability to demonstrate good communication skills, including IT skills to be able to compile and maintain children and young people’s records, participating in all aspects of administration.
The role requires an individual to be flexible; available to cover shifts including evenings and weekends.
You will need a Level 3/4 qualification in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner, or have a willingness to work towards and achieve within 2 years of employment.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact one of the following Managers:
Jane Stanley jane.stanley@calderdale.gov.uk
Jade Mackrill jade.mackrill@calderdale.gov.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Closing Date: Sunday 12th April 2026
Interview Date: TBC
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.