Support Worker Children

Key Responsibilities:

1. Child-Centred Practice

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Build a positive, trusting relationship with your key child(ren), promoting safety, emotional wellbeing, and stability.

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Ensure the child’s voice is heard and reflected in their care planning and daily life.

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Advocate for their rights and ensure decisions are made in their best interests.

2. Care Planning & Reviews

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Take lead responsibility for the implementation and monitoring of the child’s Placement Plan.

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Attend and contribute to Looked After Child (LAC) reviews, PEPs, and other planning meetings.

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Work with the wider team to ensure SMART goals are set and reviewed regularly.

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Keep accurate, timely records and ensure all reports (keywork sessions, progress updates, risk assessments) are completed.

3. Keywork Sessions

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Deliver regular, structured keywork sessions focused on emotional support, behaviour, education, health, and independence.

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Use creative, age-appropriate tools to explore feelings, build resilience, and promote progress.

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Evaluate and adapt sessions based on the child’s needs and responses.

4. Safeguarding & Risk Management

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Remain vigilant and responsive to safeguarding risks, reporting any concerns in line with policies.

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Support the Registered Manager in risk assessments and positive behaviour support plans for your key child.

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Help ensure a safe, therapeutic, and nurturing environment in accordance with Reg 12 (Protection of Children).

5. Multi-Agency Working

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Work in partnership with social workers, schools, health professionals, therapists, and families.

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Ensure all key communications are shared and documented appropriately.

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Act as the main point of contact for professionals regarding your key child.

6. Independence & Life Skills

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Support your key child to develop practical and emotional skills for adulthood, tailored to their age and ability.

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Encourage participation in household tasks, budgeting, cooking, and community engagement.

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Contribute to pathway planning and transitional support where appropriate.

7. Record Keeping & Administration

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Maintain detailed, clear, and professional records on the child’s file (daily logs, MAR sheets, incident forms, keywork notes).

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Ensure information is accurate and contributes to effective care planning and regulatory compliance.

Safeguarding Statement:

All staff are expected to uphold the highest safeguarding standards. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and ongoing professional development and supervision to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children in our care