Children's Residential Support Worker
Duration: Initially 3 months
Hours: Various shifts available
Rate: £17 umbrella an hour (£13.83 PAYE an hour)
Location: Southampton, Winchester, Andover, Basingstoke, Havant, Fareham, Hook
Hampshire County Council are looking for a number of Children's Residential Support Workers to join one of their Residential Homes based across Hampshire
Responsibilities:
Act as a therapeutic parent and role model to the children in the home by building positive, trusting relationships and supporting them to feel safe and cared for
Includes the use of positive behaviour management strategies and physical restraint when required
Day-to-day activities can include cooking, cleaning, engaging in messy play and leisure activities, and helping with the personal hygiene of a child
Provide a highly structured, stimulating and caring environment for young people who may display extreme behaviour and high levels of distress
Requirements:
Positive Behaviour Management training or (PMVA) - Prevention & Management of Violence & Aggression
Valid UK manual drivers license
Experience of working with children, young people or adults within a residential, secure or similar setting
Understanding of safeguarding
Level 3 (or equivalent) Diploma in Residential Childcare
Professional experience related to residential child care
Level 2 in Functional Skills (which is a C-grade GCSE in both English and Maths)