Children's Residential Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A children’s residential service in Tadley is seeking a dedicated Children's Residential Support Worker. You'll engage with young people aged 8-18, helping them develop socially and emotionally in a supportive environment. The role involves maintaining a safe space, managing challenging behaviours, and encouraging participation in fun activities. Must be over 21 and hold a valid driver's license. A rewarding opportunity with comprehensive training and benefits including a pension and 28 days annual leave.

Benefits

Getting paid to go on bike rides and to theme parks

Fully funded NVQ Level 4 in Children & Young People

Company pension

28 days annual leave

Discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinemas

Comprehensive training package

Opportunities for career development

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Qualifications

• Must have a full driver's licence and a car.
• Experience as a Residential Support Worker desirable.
• Age over 21 required.

Responsibilities

• Encourage young people to participate in activities.
• Maintain a homely environment in the homes.
• Support behaviour management safely.
• Ensure safety of young people.
• Develop relationships with staff and parents.

Skills

Experience with young people

Engagement and encouragement

Ability to manage challenging behaviours

Education

NVQ or QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People

Job description

Overview

Have you always wanted to work as a children's Residential Support Worker but never had the chance? We have an AMAZING opportunity for a Children's Residential Support Worker to join a children's residential service in Tadley, near Reading, supporting young people between the ages of 8-18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours. 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 behaviorally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for. No two days are ever the same, and you need to be happy to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. It is challenging, but incredibly rewarding work.

You will be committed, passionate and able to engage, encourage and mentor the young people, whilst having a whole lot of fun. Getting paid to play football, computer games and going to theme parks is a perk of the job.

Location & Requirements

• Location: Tadbury, Near Reading
• Salary: £31,279 - £33,705
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full time - 39 hours per week; long day shifts and sleep-ins required
• Due to the nature of the job and activities involved, applicants must have a full driver’s licence and a car (sleep allowance included)
• Must be over the age of 21
• Must be able to commute to Tadley (near Reading)

Responsibilities

• Encouraging young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their own lives, dependent on age.
• Maintaining a homely, friendly culture and environment in the homes.
• Dealing with challenging behaviours when needed and supporting behaviour management safely and sympathetically.
• Protecting children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
• Providing support to promote independence and well-being.
• Maintaining a safe environment for young people.
• Ensuring the safety of the students and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of each individual’s care plan, guidelines, reward system and preferred method of communication.
• Developing and maintaining good working relationships with staff, parents, Social Workers and other professionals (e.g., Psychologists) involved in the young people’s lives.

Requirements

• Experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker, or with young people, is desirable.
• Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is desirable.
• You must be a car driver as you will be required to transport young people from time to time.
• You must be over 21 years of age.
• NVQ or QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People is desirable.
• Must be able to commute to Tadley (near Reading).

Benefits

• Getting paid to go on bike rides and to theme parks.
• Fully funded NVQ Level 4 in Children & Young People.
• Company pension
• 28 days annual leave
• Discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinemas
• Comprehensive training package including ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
• Opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage