Childrens Support Worker

TeacherActive; Swansea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Wales is seeking a Residential Support Worker to support children and young people with Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This role focuses on providing a safe, consistent, and therapeutic environment for children aged 11-18. We require a candidate with experience in therapeutic models, who is flexible and willing to work shifts, and holds or is working towards a Level 3 qualification in Children and Young Peoples Workforce.

Benefits

Dedicated team of consultants available 24/7

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 Children and Young Peoples Workforce or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience with therapeutic models and supporting young people with challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care for children aged 11 to 18 in a residential setting.
• Ensure safety and respect for children's wishes within a therapeutic environment.

Skills

Experience of working to therapeutic models such as P.A.C.E

Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviours or trauma

Flexibility with shifts

Education

Level 3 Children and Young Peoples Workforce

Job description

Wales/ temporary / £13.69 - 15.00 per hour

Question 2: Are you dynamic and creative?

Question 3: Do you hold a qualification in Children and Young Peoples Workforce?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a children’s residential provider in the heart of Swansea to look for a Residential Support Worker / RSW. This therapeutic provision houses 4 children and young people between the ages of 11 – 18, who have been diagnosed with EBD (Emotional Behavioural Difficulties) and SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health), or complex trauma needs.

Our residential provider adopts an ethos that is child focused, while understanding that children will thrive when they feel safe and secure. A focus on providing consistency and continuity, ensuring at all times that children’s wishes are heard and respected.

The successful Residential Support Worker / RSW will have:

· Experience of working to therapeutic models such as P.A.C.E

· Level 3 Children and Young Peoples Workforce or the willingness to work towards this

· Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviours or trauma

· Flexibility with shifts

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

· A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

· Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*

· CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

· Market leading rates of pay

· TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

CONTACT NUMBER: 01792 717477

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



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