Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Corwen; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Children's Residential Support Worker or Senior Support Worker to join their dedicated team in Corwen. This role involves supporting young individuals aged 10-16 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties, fostering their independence and well-being. You will lead shifts, mentor staff, and create a nurturing environment while managing challenging behaviours. With a focus on quality care, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. If you are motivated and resilient, this could be the perfect role for you!

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Comprehensive training package

Career development opportunities

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential setting is essential.
• Must have a full drivers licence and be over the age of 21.

Responsibilities

• Encourage young people to engage in activities and take responsibility.
• Support the manager by training and mentoring staff.
• Maintain a safe and friendly environment for the young people.

Skills

Experience as a Children's Support Worker

Ability to deal with challenging behaviours

Leadership and mentoring skills

Good communication skills

Education

NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People

Job description

Are you a Children's Residential Support Worker looking for a step up to senior?

Or are you already a senior looking for a new opportunity to join an organisation that focuses on quality care and the very best outcomes for the young people they support?

I have an opportunity for a Children's Residential Support Worker, or Senior Support Worker to join a small children's residential service in Corwen supporting young people between the ages of 10 - 16 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full drivers licence and a car.

• Salary: £28,724.80 to £31,724.80 (sleep allowance included)
• Location: Corwen
• Hours: Full time (2 on 4 off shift pattern, on a rolling rota)
• Shift pattern: 7.30am - 11pm, sleep 7am - 11pm, sleep 7am - 8am

As a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker you will be responsible for:

• Encouraging the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age.
• Supporting the manager and deputy by training and mentoring staff.
• Leading a shift and a staff team in a friendly and professional manner.
• 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 promoting their independence and well-being.
• Maintaining a safe environment for the 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:

• Experience as a Children's Support Worker in a residential setting is essential.
• NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People is essential.
• You must be a driver as you will be required to transport the young people from time to time.
• You must be over the age of 21.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave, company pension scheme plus a great benefits package.
• 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.

We are looking for enthusiastic, resilient, and motivated individuals who want to make a difference to the lives of young people; to enable them to develop socially, emotionally, and behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for.

If this position sounds of interest, please click "Apply". We look forward to hearing from you!