Residential Children's Support Worker

Brook Street; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street Social Care recherche des travailleurs de soutien pour enfants résidentiels à Cardiff. Le poste implique de soutenir des jeunes dans des environnements variés et de travailler en équipe pour offrir le meilleur support possible. Avec des horaires flexibles et une formation gratuite, c'est une excellente opportunité pour acquérir une expérience précieuse et progresser dans votre carrière.

Benefits

Paiement hebdomadaire

Double paiement les jours fériés

Formation gratuite

Accès à un soutien spécialisé

Feuilles de temps et bulletins de paie en ligne

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 mois d'expérience dans un cadre résidentiel pour enfants.
• Qualification de niveau 3 souhaitée.
• Flexible dans l'approche de travail et horaires.

Responsibilities

• Travailler avec une équipe pour offrir un soutien de qualité.
• Encourager l'engagement dans l'éducation et les activités sociales.
• Agir en tant que modèle positif.

Skills

Expérience avec des enfants

De-escalation

Engagement éducatif

Rédaction de rapports

Education

Niveau 3 de qualification pour enfants et jeunes

Job description

£14.14 - £21.21 per hour + holiday pay, free training and certificates

Full time and Part Time flexible hours/shifts available to work around work and personal commitments

Pay ranges up to £21.21 an hour with holiday pay on top (we do not pay via payroll companies so no hidden fees!)

Brook Street Social Care are recruiting for Residential Children Support Workers and Senior Support Workers to work in a variety of placements with vulnerable children and young people in the local Cardiff area.

You will be required to support children and YP in a range of environments such as residential children's homes, respite services and emergency placements on an ad hoc short-term and long-term basis.

You will have the chance to work in new and exciting environments with children and gain valuable skills and experience that can be used to progress in your career!

The role will involve -

• Working as part of an established staff team to delivery best quality care and support.
• Encouraging engagement with education and extra-curricular activities.
• Promoting positive and healthy relationships.
• Engaging the young people in social activities.
• Maintaining and completing paperwork in a timely manner.
• Acting as a positive role model.

To be considered you must -

• At least 6 months paid experience working in a children residential home setting.
• Level 3 children and young people qualification (desirable).
• Willing to undergo additional training if required to meet the needs of the service.
• Experience with de-escalation and with behaviours that can challenge.
• Be flexible in your working approach and hours.
• Act as a positive role model for the young people.
• Maintain a high standard of report writing and other paperwork required.
• Be confident in yourself to challenge behaviour when required.
• Support and encourage education and the further development of the young people to ensure they have the skills to live independently.
• Attend meetings and training when required.
• Have a full UK driving license and access to your own transport.

Benefits of working with BS Social Care -

• Weekly pay and paid PAYE (We do not use umbrella companies - meaning you accrue holiday pay and no hidden fees)
• 24/7 contact with Brook Street Social Care
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Separate holiday pay (you have a whole year to use it)
• Access to specialist support through our Mental Health First Aiders
• Online time sheets and payslips
• Opportunity to work in various of settings and gain experience
• Free training and refreshers provided including Manual handling, Medication, PBM and more! No fee for certificates!

If you are interested or would like more information, please call Sheonagh on 02920 2247 55 or click 'apply' to submit us your CV!

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