Have you always wanted to work as a children's Residential Support Worker but never had the chance?
We have an AMAZING opportunity for a Children's Residential Support Worker to join a children's residential service in Oswestry, supporting young people between the ages of 8-18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours.
We are looking for enthusiastic, resilient and motivated individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of young people; to enable them to develop socially, emotionally and behaviorally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for.
No two days are ever the same, so you need to be happy to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. It is challenging, but incredibly rewarding work!!
Location: Oswestry
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £24,440 - £32,708
Hours: Full time
Rota: 2 on 4 off shift pattern
Hours: 08.00am - 11pm- sleep / 8am - 11pm - sleep / 8am
You will be committed, passionate and able to engage, encourage and mentor the young people, whilst having a whole lot of fun! Getting paid to play football, computer games and going to theme parks is certainly a perk of the job!!
**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved (sleep allowance included)
Benefits:
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Getting paid to go on bike rides and go to theme parks!
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Opportunity to do the NVQ level 4 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded!
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Company pension
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28 days annual leave
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Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinema's
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Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
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Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
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Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
As a Children's Residential Support Worker you will be responsible for:
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Encouraging young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age.
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Keeping the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
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Dealing with challenging behaviours when needed.
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Protecting children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
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Providing support for the children and young people in the home and to promote their independence and well-being.
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Maintaining a safe environment for young people.
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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.
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Supporting taxing behaviour safely and sympathetically.
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Developing and maintaining 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:
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Experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker, or with Young People is desirable.
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Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is desirable.
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You must be a car driver as you will be required to transport young people from time to time.
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You must be over the age of 21.
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NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People is desirable.
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You must be able to commute to Oswestry
If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 18 with EBD, whilst starting on a career path within health & social care - this is the job for you!
Click apply today!!