Children's Residential Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded Level 4 Children & Young

Free meals during shifts

28 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Comprehensive training and CPD

Career development

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker in Kettering to support young people aged 12-18 with EBD in a safe, nurturing environment. The role involves encouraging participation in activities, maintaining a homely setting, and promoting independence while following care plans and safeguarding guidelines.

The successful candidate will have a UK full driving licence, be over 21, and be prepared to commute to Kettering.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker or with Young People is desirable but not essential.
• Experience within healthcare or social care settings is advantageous.
• Must hold a full UK driver’s licence.
• Must be over the age of 21.
• Ability to commute to Kettering.

Responsibilities

• Encourage young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their own lives, appropriate to their age.
• Maintain a homely, friendly environment within the residential setting.
• Manage challenging behaviours with patience and professionalism.
• Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
• Support children and young people in promoting their independence and overall well-being.
• Ensure a safe environment by adhering to care plans, guidelines, and reward systems.
• Support young people through taxing behaviours in a safe and sympathetic manner.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with staff, parents, social workers, and other professionals involved in the young people's lives.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Driving licence

Patience

Observational skills

Job description

Job Title

Children's Residential Support Worker

Location

Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK

Salary

£31,493 to £34,495 (sleep allowance included)

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join a leading specialist provider as a Children's Residential Support Worker in Kettering. This role involves supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in a safe, nurturing environment. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives and eager to develop your career within health and social care, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Encourage young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their own lives, appropriate to their age.
• Maintain a homely, friendly environment within the residential setting.
• Manage challenging behaviours with patience and professionalism.
• Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
• Support children and young people in promoting their independence and overall well-being.
• Ensure a safe environment by adhering to care plans, guidelines, and reward systems.
• Support young people through taxing behaviours in a safe and sympathetic manner.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with staff, parents, social workers, and other professionals involved in the young people's lives.

Requirements

• Experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker or with Young People is desirable but not essential.
• Experience within healthcare or social care settings is advantageous.
• Must hold a full UK driver's licence, as transportation of young people may be required.
• Must be over the age of 21.
• Ability to commute to Kettering.

Additional Benefits

• Fully funded Level 4 Children & Young People qualification.
• Free meals during shifts.
• Opportunities to participate in activities such as sports, arts and crafts, and visits to theme parks.
• Casual dress code.
• Company pension scheme.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants, and cinemas.
• Comprehensive training package, including ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning.
• Opportunities for career development and increased earnings.
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage.

If you are passionate about supporting young people aged 12-18 with EBD and want to start or further your career in health and social care,

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone