Children's Residential Support Worker

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

Job summary

A rewarding opportunity for a Children's Residential Support Worker is available in Middle Barton, Oxfordshire, to support young people aged 8-18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties. Applicants should be enthusiastic and committed to making a difference, with the potential for career development and benefits like training and time off for family activities.

Benefits

Opportunity to participate in fun activities!

Fully funded NVQ level 4 qualification

Company pension

28 days annual leave

Access to discounts for shopping, restaurants, and cinemas

Comprehensive Training Package

Opportunities for maximized earnings and career development

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Qualifications

• Experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker is desirable.
• Must have a full driver's license.
• Must be over the age of 21.

Responsibilities

• Encourage young people to participate in activities.
• Provide support to promote independence and well-being.
• Ensure safety and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of care plans.

Skills

Engagement

Motivation

Patience

Resilience

Education

NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People

Job description

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 Middle Barton in Oxfordshire, 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, so 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 certainly a perk of the job

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 (sleep allowance included)
Location:Middle Barton in Oxfordshire

Salary: 31,279 to 33,705
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 39hrs per week
Long day shifts and sleep in's required
Benefits:

• Getting paid to go on bike rides and go to theme parks!
• Opportunity to do the NVQ level 4 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded!
• Company pension
• 28 days annual leave
• Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinema's
• 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

As a Children's Residential Support Worker you will be responsible for:

• Encouraging young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age.
• Keeping the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
• Dealing with challenging behaviours when needed.
• Protecting children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
• Providing support for the children and young people in the home and to promote their independence and well-being.
• Maintaining 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.
• Developing and maintaining 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.
• 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 the age of 21.
• NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People is desirable.
• You must be able to commute to Middle Barton

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!
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