Support Worker - Young People

Vetro Recruitment; Warminster; On-site; GBP 18,228 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

245 hours of annual leave

Positive working environment

Childcare Voucher Scheme

Referral bonus after probation

Job summary

A dedicated children's support service is seeking full-time Support Workers in Warminster to support children with emotional behavioural difficulties. Responsibilities include providing a positive environment, planning activities, and ensuring health and safety. Candidates should ideally hold an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential and possess a full UK Driving Licence. This role offers competitive pay and a positive working environment with extensive training. Applicants must be over 23 due to the age of the children supported.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be willing to work towards NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential.
• Experience in working with children and young people is desirable.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence is essential.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.
• Must be 23 or over due to age of children at the setting.

Responsibilities

• Supporting young people with challenging behaviour.
• Working under direction of the Registered Manager.
• Providing a positive living and learning environment.
• Encouraging participation in community activities.
• Managing Young People's money if required.
• Ensuring health and safety regulations are followed.

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviour

Proactive

Empathetic

Good knowledge of safeguarding

Reliable

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Vetro Recruitment are looking for full-time and permanent Support Workers to join a Children and Young People\'s residential service supporting Children and Young People with emotional behavioural difficulties and very challenging behaviour. Homes are based in Warminster, Frome, Radstock and Salisbury.

Interview Day - October 19th

• Successful candidates will be paid £22,000 per year (including sleep ins).
• This includes a basic salary of £18,228 plus £40 per sleep in shift, which equals £22,000 per year.
• Shifts are worked on a rolling rota basis including long days and 24hr sleep ins.
• 175 average hours per month (not including sleep ins).

Shift Pattern:

Week 1: Mon, Weds, Sat

Week 2: Tue, Fri, Sun

Week 3: Thursday

Shifts are 10:00am - 10:30am the following morning.

About the Organisation

They support and educate children with emotional behavioural difficulties and challenging behaviour within a residential setting. All homes are 4-bedded and secure placements are offered to young people aged 11-18 who display challenging and harmful behaviours. The welfare of the children in this care setting is paramount and the aim is to create a positive living environment, taking a holistic approach, enabling these young people to achieve an independent and fulfilled life. They also have a high Ofsted and DfE registration standard.

The Role

• Supporting young people with challenging behaviour in their day to day lives.
• Working under the direction of the Registered Manager.
• Providing a positive living and learning environment.
• Actively plan, encourage and support children to take part in activities within their community.
• If required, support the management of Young People\'s money and house cash.
• Ensure that health and safety regulations are adhered to.
• Work as part of a team.
• Work well under pressure.
• Able to be proactive, enthusiastic and empathetic.
• Have good knowledge of safeguarding.
• When concerned about the welfare of a young person, staff should always act in the interest of that person.

Benefits Include

• Work-life balance.
• Full training provided.
• 245hrs of annual leave.
• Positive working environment.
• Childcare Voucher Scheme.
• Refer a friend bonus - receive a £100 bonus after your referred friend has passed their probation period.

Experience and Qualifications

• Must either hold or be willing to work towards the NVQ Level 3 Diploma or equivalent in Children\'s Residential.
• Experience in working with children and young people is desirable.
• Able to take responsibility for the care and wellbeing of young people.
• Reliable and able to work under the direction of a senior member of staff.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence is essential due to the location of the homes and the duties involved.
• Able to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Must be 23 or over due to the oldest child at the setting.

Referral Bonus

At Vetro Recruitment we recognise that exceptional people always know other exceptional people, so why not earn £50 to £250 for referring them to Vetro Recruitment. Click for more details.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients\' requirements.

At Vetro Recruitment, we have over 25 years\' experience helping people plan their career path, navigate the job market and find their ideal role. We pride ourselves on the service we offer our candidates. We will work alongside you at all stages of the job application process and help you identify, apply for and secure your ideal role. Whether you are looking for a permanent or temporary position we\'re here to help.

www.vetrorecruitment.co.uk

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.