Senior Children's Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Cowbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity for a qualified Senior Children's Support Worker in Cowbridge, supporting young individuals aged 8-18 with EBD. This permanent, full-time position involves creating a caring environment and mentoring staff while ensuring the well-being and safety of the children.

Benefits

Company pension

28 days of annual leave

Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinemas

Comprehensive Training Package

Opportunity to do the NVQ level 5 qualification - fully funded

Maximise earnings and career development opportunities

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and support the management team in running the shift.
• Mentor and support newer staff members.
• Encourage young people to engage in activities and take responsibility.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Mentoring

Crisis Management

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Cowbridge, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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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 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 and 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
• 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 Senior Children's Support Worker:

• 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 Senior Children's Support Worker:

• 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.
• Ensure the safety of the students and maintain 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 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 the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, support young people between the ages of 8 and 18 with EBD. If you are 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!!

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