Children's Residential Support Worker

I have an **AMAZING **opportunity for a **PASSIONATE** and **COMMITTED **individual to join a children’s residential service in the Taunton area of Somerset, supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 16 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

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

No two days are ever the same as a childrens 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
- **Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full drivers licence and a car**_

**Salary: £26,090 - £29,216 (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 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 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 of a childrens 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 to promote their independence and well-being.
- Maintain a safe environment for the 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 Childrens Residential Support Worker, or with Young People is desirable.
- Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is desirable.
- 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.
- NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People is desirable.
- 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**: £26,090.00-£29,216.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

**Experience**:

- Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: TTN88765