Vetro Recruitment
Children's Support Worker
Job Location
Newtown, United Kingdom
Job Description
I have a FANTASTIC opportunity for a MOTIVATED and PASSIONATE individual to join a children's residential service in the area of Ebbw Vale 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: £32,000 - £34,000 (sleep allowance included)
Location: Ebbw Vale (NP23 postcode)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Full Time
Shift pattern: 3-week rolling rota (x10 24-hour shifts per month)
**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:
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 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 involved in the young people's lives such as Psychologists.
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.
You must be over the age of 21.
You must be able to commute to Ebbw Vale.
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!
Click apply today
Location: Newtown, GB
Posted Date: 11/1/2024
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: £32,000 - £34,000 (sleep allowance included)
Location: Ebbw Vale (NP23 postcode)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Full Time
Shift pattern: 3-week rolling rota (x10 24-hour shifts per month)
**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:
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 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 involved in the young people's lives such as Psychologists.
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.
You must be over the age of 21.
You must be able to commute to Ebbw Vale.
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!
Click apply today
Location: Newtown, GB
Posted Date: 11/1/2024
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