I have a FANTASTIC opportunity for a qualified Senior Residential Activity Worker to join a STUNNING residential children's service in Arthog, Gwynedd as a Senior Children's Support Worker.
You'll be supporting young people between the ages of 8-18 years old with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours.
We are looking for a knowledgeable, 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.
As part of our specialised 12-week Activity and Intervention programme, you will lead adventurous activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, and rock climbing while providing hands-on therapeutically-informed care to young people facing significant life challenges.
* Job Title: Senior Residential Activity Worker
* Salary: £35,360 - £36,576 with 9 sleeps a month
* Arthog, Gwynedd
* Contract: Full time - Permanent
* Shift pattern: 4 days and nights on shift, followed by 8 days off
Benefits of the Senior Residential Activity Worker:
* Full induction and introductory training programme
* Fully funded training and qualifications (care and activities)
* Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay leave
* Free meals
* A great employee Benefits programme
* Pension Scheme
* Life assurance
* Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check paid for by us
* 28 days annual leave increasing with service
* Opportunity to be come qualified in out door activities
Responsibilities or the Senior Residential Activity Worker:
* Lead by example and support the management team to run the shift
* Take greater responsibility for mentoring and supporting newer staff members
* Encourage the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age.
* Keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
* Be able to deal with challenging behaviours when needed.
* Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
* Provide support for the children and young people in the home and promote their independence and well-being.
* Maintain a safe environment for the 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.
* Develop and maintain 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 of the Senior Residential Activity Worker:
* Experience as a Children's Support Worker, or with Young People is ESSENTIAL
* Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is ESSENTIAL
* Level 3 NVQ in Children & Young People ESSENTIAL
* Enjoy taking part in outdoor activities
If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, support young people between the ages of 8 - 18 with EBD. Whilst starting on a career path within health & social care as a Senior Children's Support Worker - this is the job for you!
**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**
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