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At least 1 year of experience supporting Children and Young People.
This position is full time and will include full day sleep shifts, about 10 shifts per month.
Having a Level 3 in Children and Young People or Health and Social Care – equivalent or higher would be a massive advantage.
My Client is a leading provider of support to young people and children. Due to continued growth, there is an exciting new opening for a Children’s Support Worker. Based in one of their high-quality accommodations in the area, this is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking company that makes a difference in vulnerable young people's lives and circumstances.
We are recruiting for Bolton.
Duties and Further Information:
1. Assist the Home Manager & Service Manager in ensuring that the home operates in a way that maximizes the potential for resolving young people’s problems and encourages their healthy development.
2. Provide an environment conducive to young people with challenging behavior and learning disabilities, managing the home effectively to ensure that the children are looked after professionally and appropriately in a warm, caring, and therapeutic environment.
3. Demonstrate leadership and efficient organization.
4. Ensure and promote correct & effective administrative and record-keeping systems.
5. Adopt a coherent approach towards childcare planning for children within the home.
6. Ensure that conditions are safe and healthy and that the environment is pleasant, comfortable, and homely.
7. Liaise with external bodies and relevant individuals.
8. Actively liaise with educational provisions, local schools, and colleges of further education to ensure that appropriate education and training are afforded to both young people and staff.
9. Ensure that the home is kept clean and tidy.
Requirements:
Drive, experience working with challenging young people (12 months +), willingness to travel to other homes in the area if required due to staff shortages, preferably NVQ level 3 in Children and Young People, or be willing to work towards this.
Your annual salary package will be from £25k – £30k+ depending on experience and qualification.
Excellent salary and benefits with a great company – with high spec quality provisions designed for young people to be safe and secure.
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