Children's Residential Support Worker

7 months ago

Chalfont Saint Peter, United Kingdom 1st Impression (Wales) LTD Full time

I have an AMAZING opportunity for a DRIVEN and MOTIVATED individual to join a children’s residential service in Chalfont St.Peter, Buckinghamshire as a Children's Residential Support Worker, supporting 12 - 18 years with Emotional and behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full UK manual driver's licence**

We are looking for an OUTGOING and ENTHUSIASTIC individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of young people; to enable them to develop socially, emotionally and behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for.

You will be committed, passionate and able to engage, encourage and mentor the young people, whilst having a whole lot of fun

Getting paid to play sports, walking and making arts and crafts is certainly a perk of the job

**Salary**: 28,000 - £32,500 (sleep allowance included)

Location: Chalfont, Saint Peters

Hours: Full-Time

Contract: Permanent

Shift pattern: 2 on 4 off (8am - 11pm / 7am 8:30am)

No two days are ever the same as a children's residential support worker, so you need to be happy to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. It is challenging, but incredibly rewarding work

Benefits of a Children's Residential Support Worker:

- Opportunity to complete the Level 4 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded
- Free meals whilst on shift
- Getting paid to play computer games and go to theme parks
- Casual dress code
- Company pension
- 28 days annual leave
- Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinemas
- Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
- Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
- Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Responsibilities of a Children's Residential Support Worker:

- To encourage the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age.
- To keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
- To be able to deal with challenging behaviours when needed.
- Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
- Provide support for the children and young people in the home and promote their independence and well-being.
- Maintain a safe environment for young people.
- Ensuring the safety of the students and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the individual’s; care plan, guidelines, reward system and preferred method of communication.
- Supporting taxing behaviour safely and sympathetically.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with the staff, parents, Social Workers and other professionals that may be involved in the young people’s lives such as Psychologists.

**Requirements**:

- Experience as a Children’s Residential Support Worker, or with Young People is desirable but not essential.
- Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is desirable but not essential.
- You must be a car driver as you will be required to transport young people from time to time.
- You must be over the age of 21.
- You must be able to commute to Chalfont St.Peter, Buckinghamshire

If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people between the ages of 12 - 18 with EBD, whilst starting on a career path within health & social care - this is the job for you

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£32,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: GYPO77672

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