I have a FANTASTIC opportunity for a Children's Support Worker to join a STUNNING children's residential service supporting young people between the ages of 8-18 who present a range of emotional, behavioural & complex interpersonal behavioural needs.
**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 and a car**
We are looking for a PASSIONATE, 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.
You will be positive, motivated, and able to engage, encourage and mentor the young people, whilst having a whole lot of fun!
Salary: £28,500 - £30,400 (sleep allowance included)
Location: Abergavenny (NP7 postcode)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week plus sleeps
Rota Pattern: 2 on 4 off shift pattern
Benefits:
* Free meals whilst on shift
* Additional holiday purchase scheme
* £500 welcome bonus
* Company pension
* Employee benefit scheme
* UK's leading specialist therapeutic providers
* 28 days annual leave
* Full funded induction!
* Team building events
* Competitions
* Free Parking
* Face-to-face specialist training
* Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
* Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
As a Children's Support Worker, you will be responsible for:
* Encouraging young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age.
* Keeping the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
* Dealing with challenging behaviours when needed.
* Protecting children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
* Providing support for the children and young people in the home and promoting their independence and well-being.
* Maintaining 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.
* Developing and maintaining good working relationships with the staff, parents, Social Workers and other professionals involved in the young people's lives such as Psychologists.
Requirements:
* NVQ or QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People is not essential but desirable
* 1-year experience in a residential children's home environment is not essential but desirable
* A Full Driving Licence is ESSENTIAL as you may be required to transport the children from time to time
* Ability to work the shift pattern (8am-10pm plus sleep ins)
If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference as a Children's Support Worker within the health and social care sector, this is the job for you!
Click apply today!!