Are you a Children's Residential Support Worker looking for a step up to senior?
Or are you already a senior looking for a new opportunity to join an organisation that focuses on quality care and the very best outcomes for the young people they support?
I have an opportunity for a Children's Residential Support Worker, or Senior Support Worker to join a small children's residential service in Corwen supporting young people between the ages of 10 - 16 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full drivers licence and a car.
* Salary: £28,724.80 to £31,724.80 (sleep allowance included)
* Location: Corwen
* Hours: Full time (2 on 4 off shift pattern, on a rolling rota)
* Shift pattern: 7.30am - 11pm, sleep 7am - 11pm, sleep 7am - 8am
As a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker you will be responsible for:
* Encouraging the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age.
* Supporting the manager and deputy by training and mentoring staff.
* Leading a shift and a staff team in a friendly and professional manner.
* Keeping the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
* Dealing with challenging behaviours when needed.
* Protecting children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
* Providing support for the children and young people in the home and promoting their independence and well-being.
* Maintaining 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.
* Developing and maintaining 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 in a residential setting is essential.
* NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People is essential.
* You must be a driver as you will be required to transport the young people from time to time.
* You must be over the age of 21.
Benefits:
* 28 days annual leave, company pension scheme plus a great benefits package.
* 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.
We are looking for enthusiastic, resilient, and motivated individuals who want to make a difference to the lives of young people; to enable them to develop socially, emotionally, and behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for.
If this position sounds of interest, please click "Apply". We look forward to hearing from you!
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