Make a Real Difference: Children's Support Worker in Beautiful Tewkesbury!
Are you ready to truly impact young lives while building a fulfilling career? We have an exceptional opportunity for a Children's Support Worker to join a vibrant team at a stunning, spacious residential children's home nestled in the picturesque countryside of Tewkesbury. Imagine working in a beautiful house with a well-kept garden, a serene backdrop for the vital support you'll provide.
You'll be a guiding light for young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours, often stemming from trauma-informed backgrounds. Your role will be to empower them to grow socially, emotionally, and behaviourally within a safe, nurturing, and caring environment they can truly call home.
Is This You?
We're searching for enthusiastic, resilient, and motivated individuals who genuinely want to make a difference. If you thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment where no two days are the same, and you're ready for work that is both challenging and incredibly rewarding, then you're exactly who we're looking for!
The Rewards of This Role
This isn't just a job; it's a chance to build a meaningful career with fantastic perks:
- Competitive Salary: Earn a rewarding £30,000 up to £34,000 (including sleeps).
- Funded Qualifications: Accelerate your career with the fully funded QCF Level 4 Children & Young People qualification.
- Unbeatable Perks: Get paid to join in on fun activities like bike rides and theme park trips!
- Stability: Enjoy a permanent contract with 160 hours per month.
- Comprehensive Support: Benefit from a comprehensive training package, including ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning, plus enhanced disclosure cost coverage.
- Career Growth: Plenty of opportunities to maximise your earnings and career development.
- Benefits: Company pension and 28 days annual leave.
Location: Tewkesbury Shift Pattern: A mixture of early, mid, and late shifts to keep things varied.
Please note: Due to the nature of this role, a full UK Driving Licence is essential, and candidates must be over the age of 21.
What You'll Be Doing (and Why It Matters)
As a Children's Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:
- Empowering Independence: Encouraging young people to engage in activities and take responsibility for their lives, tailored to their age.
- Creating a Haven: Maintaining the homely, friendly culture and environment of the residences.
- Expert Support: Safely and sympathetically supporting challenging behaviour when needed.
- Ensuring Safety: Protecting children and young people from risks to their health and welfare, maintaining a safe environment, and staying updated on individual care plans, guidelines, and communication preferences.
- Promoting Well-being: Providing crucial support to promote their independence and overall well-being.
- Building Bridges: Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with staff, parents, social workers, and other professionals like psychologists.
Ready to Make a Difference?
While experience as a Children's Support Worker or with young people is desirable, it's not essential. If you have experience within another healthcare or social care setting, that's a plus too. What truly matters is your passion for the lives of young people and your desire to make a tangible, positive impact.
If you're eager to support young people with EBD and embark on a rewarding career path within health and social care, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PLKH75644
