Children's Residential Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Buntingford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's support service in Buntingford is seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker to support young individuals aged 8-18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary range of £31,279 to £33,705, comprehensive training, and numerous benefits including free meals, career development opportunities, and 28 days of annual leave. Ideal candidates should be passionate and motivated, with driving skills being essential.

Benefits

Fully funded Level 3+4 qualification

Free meals while on shift

Casual dress code

Company pension

28 days annual leave

Discounts at shopping outlets

Ongoing training and CPD planning

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Qualifications

• Experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker is desirable but not essential.
• Must be over the age of 21.
• Ability to commute to Buntingford, Hertfordshire.

Responsibilities

• Encourage young people to partake in activities and responsibilities based on their age.
• Maintain a friendly culture in the home.
• Manage challenging behaviors when required.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people.
• Support independence and provide a safe environment.

Skills

Experience with young people

Driving skills

Job description

Job Opportunity

I have an AMAZING opportunity for a PASSIONATE and MOTIVATED individual to join a brilliant children's residential service in Buntingford, Hertfordshire as a Children's Residential Support Worker, supporting young people between the ages of 8-18 years with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

Driver's licence: 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.

Salary: 31,279 to £33,705 (sleep allowance included)

Location: Buntingford, Hertfordshire

Hours: Full-Time

Contract: Permanent

Shift pattern: Long day shifts and sleep-ins required

We are looking for: A COMMITTED and RESILIENT 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.

Benefits of a Children's Residential Support Worker

• Opportunity to complete the Level 3+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 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.

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 Buntingford, Hertfordshire.

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!!

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