Children's Residential Support Worker

4 months ago


Barnstaple, United Kingdom Vetro Recruitment Full time

**Do you want to join a truly unique residential service who specialise supporting young people with EBD (Emotional Behavioural Difficulties) on a 2 to 1 basis?**

I have a **FANTASTIC** opportunity for a **PASSIONATE** and **RESILIENT** individual to join a residential service in the Barnstaple area of South Molton, as a Children's Support Worker.

The service tailor the care & support they provide, prioritising the needs and wants of their young people. You will motivate young people to take ownership of their own lives whilst encouraging their learning and development.
- **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 Support Worker

**Salary**: £26,426 - £28,275 (sleep allowance included)

**Location**: Barnstaple, South Molton (EX36 Postcode)

**Hours**: 40 hours per week

**Shift pattern**: 2 on 4 off

**Contract**: Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Opportunity to complete the Level 3 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded
- 2-week fully funded induction package
- Online and in house training tailored to help support you to support the young people in your care
- Overtime availability
- Free meals whilst on shift
- Casual dress code
- Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
- Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development

**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 to promote their independence and well-being.
- Ensuring the safety of the young people 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.
- Organise and participate activities and holidays, ensuring risk assessments have been followed.

**Requirements**:

- A vocation to support children and young people who have suffered trauma, and an appreciation of the needs of children and young people with SEND and SEMHD **ESSENTIAL**:

- You must hold a Full UK Manual Driving Licence as you’ll be required to transport young people from time to time **ESSENTIAL**:

- First aid certification or willingness to complete **ESSENTIAL**:

- Experience working with Young People who display challenging behaviours **DESIRABLE**:

- Already completed Level 3 NVQ in Children and Young People **DESIRABLE**

If you want to make a difference and support young people, whilst starting a career in the health & social care sector as a Children's Support Worker this is the **PERFECT** job for you

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

**Salary**: £26,426.00-£28,275.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

**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: FGFGTYT665



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