I have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker .
Your role will be to support the manager in the day-to-day running of the service, which supports young people between the ages of 10 - 16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health.
**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 and a car and hold the NVQ Level 3 / Level 4 Children & Young People qualification** No expense is spared in delivering the highest levels of care and support to young people through the provision of leadership, direction, and management of the residential children's service.
You will have the children and quality at the heart of your values, and the vision to inspire and support the young people to lead happy and successful lives.
Job Title: Senior Children's Residential Support Worker Salary: Up to £35,600 (sleep allowance included) Plus overtime available!!
Location: Stone Rota: 2 on 4 off working pattern Benefits of a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker Getting paid to play computer games and go to theme parks!
Opportunity to do the level 5 Children & Young People Management qualification - fully funded!
Company pension 28 days annual leave 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 a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker 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 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: NVQ or QCF Level 3 / Level 4 in Children and Young People is ESSENTIAL 2 years experience in a residential children's home environment is ESSENTIAL A full Driving Licence is ESSENTIAL as you may be required to transport the children from time to time 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 - this is the job for you!
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