Children's Support Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; New Milton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment consultancy is seeking a full-time Residential Support Worker in New Milton. You will provide high-quality support for children, ensuring their educational and emotional needs are met. The ideal candidate has experience with young people and a full UK driving licence. This role offers career progression through a fully funded NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and a competitive salary between £25,490 and £30,000 per annum.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fully funded NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Employee assistance programme

Health cashback scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people is essential.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Full, clean UK driving licence is required.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support the educational, social, emotional, and behavioural development of children and young people.
• Help children with emotional, physical, and developmental needs.
• Display appropriate role model behavior.
• Encourage positive life experiences for the children.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Strong communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

I am looking for a Residential Support Worker to join a children's residential care service, providing high-quality support for children and young people. This is a full-time permanent role based in New Milton, with a salary of £25,490 - £30,000.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available for this role and you must hold a full UK driving license.

Charles Hunter Associates are a specialist recruitment consultancy, established for 13 years. I work within the South of England and work closely with you to help find the most suitable role.

Responsibilities

• Support the educational, social, emotional, and behavioural development of children and young people.
• Ensuring to help the children with their emotional, physical and developmental needs.
• Display yourself as an appropriate role model.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy and resilience.
• Encourage positive life experiences for the children.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people - essential.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Full, clean UK driving licence - essential.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong communication, empathy, patience, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to supporting and safeguarding young people.

Shifts

• Residential care shifts including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in duties.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £25,490 - £30,000 per annum
• Full-time permanent role.
• Fully funded NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare to support career progression.
• Employee assistance programme and health cashback scheme.

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