Vetro Recruitment

Childrens Residential Support Worker

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Job Location

Witchford, United Kingdom

Job Description

I have a BRILLIANT opportunity for a MOTIVATED and RESILIENT individual to join a "GOOD" children's residential service in Ely, Cambridgeshire as a Children's Residential Support Worker, supporting young people aged 8 - 18 years with Emotional and 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 UK manual driver's licence**

We are looking for an EMPATHETIC and DRIVEN 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.

Childrens Residential Support Worker
Salary: £28,558 - £32,986 (sleep allowance included)
Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire (CB7 4ER)
Hours: Full-Time
Contract: Permanent
Shift pattern: Flexible shift pattern.
(Shift times are 8 am - 11 pm with 2 sleeps a week)

No two days are ever the same as a children's residential support worker, so you need to be happy to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. It is challenging, but incredibly rewarding work!!

Benefits of a Children's Residential Support Worker:

Opportunity to complete the Level 3 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:

To encourage the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age.

To 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 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.Childrens Residential Support Worker

Requirements:

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 from time to time.

You must be over the age of 21.

You must be able to commute to the area of Ely, CambridgeshireChildrens Residential Support Worker

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

Location: Witchford, GB

Posted Date: 9/15/2024
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September 15, 2024
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