Young Persons Support Worker
5 months ago
I'm currently recruiting for a dedicated and empathetic Residential Support Worker to join a fantastic children’s home near Ashford, Kent, supporting young people between the ages of 11-18 with Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). You will be working with a well established organisation within children's Residential support.
**Due to the nature of this job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full UK manual driver's licence**
I'm searching for an **OUTGOING** and **DRIVEN** individual who wants to make a real difference in the lives of young people, enabling them to develop socially, emotionally and behaviourally in a setting where they are **PUT** **FIRST**.
**Salary: £29,000 - £30,000 (**sleep-in shift allowance included)
**Location**:Ashford, Kent
**Hours**:Full-Time
**Contract**:Permanent
**Shift pattern**:4-week rolling rota, including sleep-in shifts
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 can be challenging, but it’s incredibly rewarding work
**Benefits of a Children's Residential Support Worker**:
- Opportunity to complete the Level 3 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
- 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 Ashford, Kent.
If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference to those who need your help - this is the job for you
Get in touch today
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: £29,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Physical setting:
- Residential home
**Education**:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
**Experience**:
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
**Language**:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Ashford, Kent (required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Ashford, Kent: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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