Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Pembroke Dock; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company offers a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker in Pembroke Dock. The role involves supporting young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties, mentoring staff, and ensuring a safe environment. This permanent, full-time position provides comprehensive training, career development opportunities, and various benefits, including a company pension and annual leave.

Benefits

Fully funded NVQ level 5 qualification

28 days of annual leave

Company pension

Access to discounts for shopping and restaurants

Comprehensive Training Package

Opportunities for career development

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Qualifications

• Experience as a Children's Support Worker is ESSENTIAL.
• Experience in healthcare or social care setting is ESSENTIAL.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and support the management team.
• Encourage young people to participate in activities.
• Maintain a safe and friendly environment.

Skills

Experience with Young People

Mentoring

Leadership

Job description

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Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, Pembroke Dock

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Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom

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Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

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Job Description:

I have a FANTASTIC opportunity for a qualified Children's Support Worker to join a STUNNING residential children's home in Pembroke Dock as a Senior Children's Support Worker. You'll be supporting young people between the ages of 8-18 years old with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours.

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

• Job Title: Senior Children's Residential Support Worker
• Location: Pembroke Dock
• Contract: Full time - Permanent
• Shift pattern: Various

**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full driver's licence**

Benefits of the Senior Children's Residential Support Worker role:

• Getting paid to play computer games and go to theme parks!
• Opportunity to do the NVQ level 5 Children & Young People Management qualification - fully funded!
• Company pension
• 28 days of annual leave
• Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants, and cinemas
• 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

Responsibilities of the Senior Children's Residential Support Worker:

• Lead by example and support the management team to run the shift
• Mentor and support newer staff members
• Encourage young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their lives, depending on their age
• Maintain a homely, friendly environment in the homes
• Deal with challenging behaviours when needed
• Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare
• Support children and young people in the home, promoting their independence and well-being
• Maintain a safe environment
• Ensure familiarity with individual care plans, guidelines, reward systems, and communication preferences
• Support challenging behaviour safely and sympathetically
• Develop and maintain good relationships with staff, parents, Social Workers, and other professionals involved in the young people's lives

Requirements of the Senior Children's Support Worker:

• Experience as a Children's Support Worker or with Young People is ESSENTIAL
• Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is ESSENTIAL

If you are passionate about making a difference in young people's lives and want to start or advance your career in health & social care as a Senior Children's Support Worker, this is the role for you!

Click apply today!!

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