Children's Residential Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting opportunity for a Children's Residential Support Worker in Shrewsbury. This role involves supporting young people aged 8-18 with emotional and behavioral difficulties in a nurturing environment. You'll engage in fun activities while making a real difference in their lives, helping them develop socially and emotionally. With a permanent contract and full-time hours, this position offers comprehensive training and career development opportunities. If you are passionate about youth support and want to embark on a fulfilling career in health and social care, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Company pension

28 days annual leave

Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinemas

Comprehensive Training Package

Opportunity for NVQ level 4 qualification - fully funded

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Qualifications

• Experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker or with Young People is desirable.
• Must be a car driver to transport young people.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging young people to participate in activities and take responsibility.
• Dealing with challenging behaviours and maintaining a safe environment.
• Developing good working relationships with staff and parents.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Resilience

Mentoring

Education

NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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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 Shrewsbury, supporting young people between the ages of 8-18 with Emotional and 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 behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for.

Location: Shrewsbury

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Rota: 2 on 4 off shift pattern

Hours: 7.30am - 11pm- sleep / 7am - 11pm - sleep / 7am - 8am.

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, and computer games and go to theme parks is certainly a perk of the job!!

**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved (sleep allowance included)

Benefits of a Children's Support Worker

• 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 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

As a Children's Support Worker:

• 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 of a Children's Support Worker:

• 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 Shrewsbury

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!