Children's Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded Level 3/4 qualifications

Free meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Discounts for outlets, restaurants and

CPD planning

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Children\'s Residential Support Worker for a children\'s home in Kempsey, Worcester. You will support young people aged 8-18 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and help them participate in age-appropriate activities.

The role requires resilience, compassion, and a commitment to safeguarding. Full UK manual driving license and ability to commute to Usk are essential. A rewarding opportunity with professional development is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in healthcare or social care settings is advantageous.
• Must hold a full UK manual driver’s license; transportation of young people may be required.

Responsibilities

• Encourage young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their lives.
• Maintain a homely, friendly environment within the home.
• Manage challenging behaviours safely and sympathetically.
• Protect children and young people from risks to health and welfare.
• Support independence and well-being of children and young people.
• Ensure a safe environment by following care plans and guidelines.
• Develop positive relationships with staff, parents, social workers and professionals.

Skills

Experience with young people

Driver's license

Willing to commute to Usk

Job description

Job Title: Children\'s Residential Support Worker

Location: Worcestershire

Salary: £30,272.20 to £33,275 (sleep allowance included)

A leading specialist provider is seeking a dedicated Children\'s Residential Support Worker to join a supportive team at a children's home in Kempsey, Worcester. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about making a positive impact on young lives. As a Children\'s Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in empowering and caring for children aged 8-18 facing Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

If you are resilient, compassionate, and committed to supporting young people, this role offers rewarding experiences and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Encourage young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their lives, tailored to their age.
• Maintain a homely, friendly environment within the children's home.
• Manage challenging behaviours safely and sympathetically.
• Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
• Support children and young people in promoting independence and well-being.
• Ensure a safe environment by adhering to care plans, guidelines, and communication methods.
• 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 manual driver\'s license, as transportation of young people may be required.
• Must be over the age of 21 and able to commute to Usk, Monmouthshire.

Additional Benefits:

• Opportunity to complete fully funded Level 3 and 4 Children & Young People qualifications.
• Free meals during shifts.
• Paid to participate in activities such as computer gaming and theme parks.
• Casual dress code.
• Company pension scheme.
• 28 days of annual leave.
• Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants, and cinemas.
• Comprehensive training and CPD planning.
• Opportunities to maximise earnings and career growth.
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage.

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.