Children's Residential Support Worker

3 weeks ago


Taunton, United Kingdom Analog Films UK Full time

I have a **BRILLIANT** opportunity for a **COMMITTED** and **MOTIVATED **individual to join a children’s residential service in the area of Taunton as a Children's Residential Support Worker, supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 18 years with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

We are looking for an **ENTHUSIASTIC** and **PASSIONATE **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.
- **Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full driver's licence**_

**Job Title**: Children's Residential Support Worker

**Salary**: £26,615 - £29,621 (sleep allowance included)

**Location**: Taunton, Somerset (TA1 postcode)

**Hours**: Full time (2 on 4 off shift pattern)

**Shift pattern**: 7.30am - 11pm sleep 7am - 11pm sleep 7am - 8am

**Benefits**:

- Opportunity to complete the Level 4 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded
- Progression and Development opportunities due to new homes being opened in the future
- 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 cinema’s
- 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**:

- 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-knowing 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 Taunton

If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 18 with EBD, whilst starting on a career path within health & social care - this is the job for you

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

**Salary**: £26,615.00-£29,261.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Taunton, Somerset: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**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: YT76657SS



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