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 Sutton Coldfield supporting young people between the ages of 8-18 in the health and social care sector.
- 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 : £29,578
Location : Sutton Coldfield
Full Time, Permanent contract
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 staffLeading a shift and a staff team in a friendly and professional mannerTo keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.To 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.We are looking for enthusiastic, resilient and motivated individuals who want to make a difference to the lives of young people; to enable them to develop socially, emotionally and behaviorally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for.
Requirements of a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker :
Experience as a Children's Support Worker in a residential setting is essentialNVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People is desirableYou must be a driver as you will be required to transport the young people from time to timeYou must be over the age of 21Benefits of a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker :
28 days annual leave, company pension scheme plus a great benefits packageComprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planningPlenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career developmentEnhanced disclosure cost coverageIf this position sounds of interest, please click "Apply" we look forward to hearing from you!
