Support Worker – Children and Young People
Spire Assist Limited

Barnsley, South Yorkshire
•1 hour ago
•No application
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About UsSpire Assist Limited provides high-quality, compliant staffing solutions for children’s homes and residential services. We put safeguarding and stability first — vetting staff thoroughly, delivering trauma-informed and SEND-aware training, and working as a collaborative partner with each home to reduce placement disruption and improve outcomes for young people. We pride ourselves on rapid response, specialist training, and a partnership approach that supports homes as well as the young people who live there.About the roleAs a Residential Support Worker with Spire Assist you will deliver day-to-day care, emotional support and practical guidance to young people in a residential setting. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to implement and maintain personalised care plans, support education and independence skills, and help create a safe, stable home environment. This role involves direct contact with children and young people who may have experienced trauma or who have complex needs; you will be expected to follow safeguarding, medication and data-protection procedures at all times.Key responsibilities- Work with the team to implement and review care plans, behaviour support plans, risk assessments and health plans.- Provide 24-hour, person-centred support: personal care, emotional support, encouragement with life-skills and routines.- Administer medication safely in line with policy and complete accurate records.- Build positive relationships with young people based on trust and consistency; act as a key worker when required.- Keep accurate written and electronic records, contribute to reports and attend reviews/meetings.- Supervise and support young people on trips, appointments and community activities; attend meetings with schools, social workers and healthcare professionals.- Participate in




