I have a FANTASTIC opportunity for a MOTIVATED and PASSIONATE individual to join a children’s residential service in the area of St Athan as a Children's Support Worker supporting young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
We are looking for an enthusiastic, resilient and committed 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.
No two days are ever the same as a children's support worker, so you need to be happy to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. It is challenging, but gratifying work!!
- Salary: £25,281.36 - £26,974.48
- Location: St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Contract: Full Time
- Shift pattern: 20:30 to 08:30 3 on 4 off
**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**
Benefits of the Children's Residential Support Worker:
- Opportunity to complete the Level 4 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded!!!
- Free meals whilst on shift
- Getting paid to play computer games and go to theme parks!!
- Casual dress code
- Company pension
- 28 days annual leave
- Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinemas
- Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
- Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
- Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
Responsibilities of a Children's Residential Support Worker:
- 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 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 involved in the young people’s lives such as Psychologists.
Requirements Children's Residential Support Worker:
- Experience as a Children’s Residential Support Worker, or with Young People is desirable but not essential.
- Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is desirable but not essential.
- You must be a car driver as you will be required to transport young people.
- You must be over the age of 25.
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!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,281.00-£26,974.00 per year
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: In person