Children's Support Worker

Carestaff Solutions

📍 london, england, United-Kingdom

Full-time Management & Operations Posted June 17, 2026

Job Description

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality, person-centred care and keyworking support to children and young people living in residential care settings. The role focuses on promoting emotional stability, safeguarding, development, and independence through therapeutic and trauma-informed practice, in line with care plans and organisational policies.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Care & Support:

  • Establish consistent, nurturing, and supportive relationships with children and young people.
  • Act as the named Keyworker for assigned young people, supporting their care journey and advocating on their behalf.
  • Assist with personal care where required and support children in maintaining hygiene, health, and daily routines.
  • Support children with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and de-escalation using approved strategies (e.g., PRICE, Team Teach).

Keyworking Duties:

  • Develop,...