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Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Vetro RecruitmentRuthin, Denbighshire, Wales
30+ days ago
Salary
£28,724.80–£31,724.80 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Are you a Children's Residential Support Worker looking for a step up to senior?

Or are you already a senior looking for a new opportunity to join an organisation that focuses on quality care and the very best outcomes for the young people they support?

I have an opportunity for a Children's Residential Support Worker, or Senior Support Worker to join a small children's residential service in Ruthin supporting young people between the ages of 10 - 16 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

  • Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full drivers licence and a car
  • Salary : £28,724.80 to £31,724.80 (sleep allowance included)
  • Location : Ruthin
  • Hours : Full time (2 on 4 off shift pattern, on a rolling rota)
  • Shift pattern : 7.30am - 11pm sleep 7am - 11pm sleep 7am - 8am

As a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker you will be responsible for :

  • To encourage the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age.
  • Support the manager and deputy by training and mentoring staff
  • Leading a shift and a staff team in a friendly and professional manner
  • 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 :

  • Experience as a Children's Support Worker in a residential setting is essential
  • NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People is essential
  • You must be a driver as you will be required to transport the young people from time to time
  • You must be over the age of 21

    • Benefits :

  • 28 days annual leave, company pension scheme, plus a great benefits package
  • 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

    • 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 behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for?

    If this position sounds of interest, please click "Apply" we look forward to hearing from you!

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    Residential Support Worker • Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales