We 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; to 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
Salary: £31,065 - £32,091 (sleep allowance included)
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:
* 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 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:
* 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 individuals' 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:
* Experience as a Children's Support Worker, or with Young People is ESSENTIAL
* Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is ESSENTIAL
* Level 3 NVQ in Children & Young People 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 - 18 with EBD. Whilst 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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