Job Description
Are you a Youth Support worker or have worked in a Children's Residential home who wants to make a real difference to the lives of young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties?
We are looking for a youth support worker
Shift Patterns: 12.5 hour shifts
Responsibilities:
As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you will be responsible:
* 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 to 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.
* 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 Support Worker in a similar setting is essential.
* Worked as a youth worker
* Enhanced DBS Certificate
* Employee reference checks
* Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social care or equivalent (preferred)
* 2 Years minimum experience working with Children in a residential setting (preferred) or youth club but willing to complete Level 3 in residential
After submitting your CV you will be sent an application form to be completed prior to interview.
Job Type: Full-time/ Part Time
Benefits:
* Discounted/free food
* Flexible working hours
* Performance related bonuses
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: £15.00-£20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
Experience:
* Youth work: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person