Senior Children's Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Senior Children's Support Worker to join their residential service in Cardiff. This role involves supporting young people aged 8 to 18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in a dynamic and rewarding environment. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and resilient, ready to make a difference in the lives of young individuals. This position offers opportunities for career development, comprehensive training, and a supportive team atmosphere. If you're committed to enhancing the lives of young people, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company pension

28 days annual leave

Access to discounts for shopping outlets

Comprehensive Training Package

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Opportunity to do NVQ level 5 qualification

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 management in running shifts.
• Encourage young people to engage in activities and responsibilities.
• Maintain a safe and homely environment for young people.

Skills

Experience as a Children's Support Worker

Experience within healthcare or social care

Mentoring and supporting staff

Dealing with challenging behaviours

Promoting independence and well-being

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Children & Young People Management

Job description

Senior Children's Support Worker (BBBH7269) Cardiff, Wales

Salary: GBP32090 - GBP36313.6 per annum

I have an AMAZING opportunity for a PASSIONATE and COMMITTED individual to join aresidential service in Cyncoed, Cardiff, as a Senior Children's Support Worker, supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 18 years with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

We are looking for an enthusiastic, resilient 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.

**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**

• Location: Cyncoed, Cardiff (CF14 postcode)
• Hours: Full time - Permanent

No two days are ever the same as a Senior Children's Support Worker, so you need to be happy to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. It is challenging but incredibly rewarding work!

• 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 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:

• To lead by example and support the management team in running the shift
• Take greater responsibility for mentoring and supporting newer staff members
• To encourage the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives, depending on their age.
• To keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
• To be able to deal with challenging behaviours when needed.
• Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
• Provide support for the children and young people in the home and promote their independence and well-being.
• Maintain 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.
• Develop and maintain 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, or with Young People, is ESSENTIAL
• Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is ESSENTIAL

If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people between the ages of 8 – 18 with EBD, whilst starting on a career path within health & social care as a Senior Children's Support Worker - this is the job for you!

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