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Brook Street Social Care are proud to be working with a children's residential service provider within the area of Wirral, Merseyside. A service provider who creates homes where young people feel safe, loved and supported in all aspects of their emotional, physical, and educational development - homes where young people thrive.
We are seeking to recruit Residential Children Support Workers to be a crucial part of the team within the home, supporting children and young people dealing with emotional behavioral difficulties and behaviors that challenge.
What are we looking for?
* Minimum of 6 months or more experience within a similar setting and a full understanding of mental health.
* Personify our values - loving, compassionate, clever, and creative.
* Build supportive relationships with teenagers and be good advocates and role models for them.
* Experience working with children and young people in residential care.
* Ideally hold a full UK driving license.
* Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care (or equivalent/working towards).
The role
* Provide day-to-day care for children and young people living within the home.
* Establish trusting relationships and support people in care with their education, shared activities, and overall well-being.
* Organise, participate in, and plan shared activities and interests with children.
* Work flexibly to meet changing demands and take on new tasks and responsibilities.
* Ensure the health and safety of children, workforce, and visitors by maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
Benefits On Offer For You
* Annual leave which will increase with length of service.
* Enhanced rate for working on a Bank Holiday.
* Ongoing therapeutic coaching and mental health support.
* Ongoing learning and development and progression.
* Workplace pension and sick pay cover.
* Promotions within the company.
* Support towards working qualifications of Levels 3, 4, and 5.
If you are interested in applying for this position and feel you have the right attributes and attitude to excel in the role, apply today and our team will be in touch with you.
Good luck with your application!
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Individual and Family Services
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