Senior Children's Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Cowbridge; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in Cowbridge for a dedicated Senior Children's Support Worker! In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in supporting young individuals aged 8-18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in a nurturing residential setting. Your commitment to their development will help them thrive socially, emotionally, and behaviourally. This position not only offers a competitive salary but also comes with fantastic perks like fully funded NVQ qualifications, a comprehensive training package, and a supportive team environment. If you're passionate about making a real difference in young lives, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Getting paid to play computer games

Opportunity for NVQ level 5 qualification

Company pension

28 days annual leave

Discounts for shopping and entertainment

Comprehensive training package

Opportunities for career development

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Qualifications

• Experience in children's support or healthcare is essential.
• Level 3 NVQ in Children & Young People is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience as a Children's Support Worker

Experience with Young People

Ability to deal with challenging behaviours

Mentoring and supporting staff

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Children & Young People

Job description

We have a FANTASTIC opportunity for a qualified Children's Support Worker to join a STUNNING residential children's home in Cowbridge 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 Support Worker

Salary: £31,065 - £32,091 (sleep allowance included)

Location: Cowbridge (CF71 postcode)

Contract: Full time - Permanent

Shift pattern: 2 on 4 off

**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:

• 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 to run 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 individuals' 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
• Level 3 NVQ in Children & Young People ESSENTIAL

If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, support 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!

Click apply today!!