Senior Children's Support Worker

4 weeks ago


Crewkerne, United Kingdom Vetro Recruitment Full time

We have an AMAZING opportunity for a Senior Children's Support Worker to join a STUNNING 2-bed residential children's home in Crewkerne, Somerset. You'll be supporting young people between the ages of 8-18 years old with EBD (Emotional Behavioural Difficulties)

We are looking for a knowledgeable, committed and motivated 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.

Job Title: Senior Children's Support Worker

Salary: £35,352 (including sleep ins) plus £1400 attendance bonus per annum

Location: Crewkerne, Somerset (TA18 postcode)

Hours: Full time - Permanent

Shift pattern: 2 in 4 off

**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**

Benefits:

  • Getting paid to play computer games and go to theme parks
  • Opportunity to do the NVQ level 5 Children & Young People Management qualification - fully funded
  • 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:

  • To lead by example and support the management team to run the shift
  • Take greater responsibility for mentoring and supporting newer staff members
  • 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 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 Children's Support Worker, or with Young People is ESSENTIAL
  • Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is ESSENTIAL
  • Level 3 NVQ in Children & Young People ESSENTIAL

If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, support young people between the ages of 8 - 18 with EBD. Whilst starting on a career path within health & social care as a Senior Children's Support Worker - this is the job for you

Click apply today


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