I have an INCREDIBLE opportunity for an ENTHUSIASTIC and OUTGOING individual to join a children's residential service in Ely, Cambridgeshire as a Children's Senior Support Worker, supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 18 years 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 UK manual driver's licence**
We are looking for individuals who want 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: Children's Senior Support Worker
Salary: £32,608 - £36,825 (sleep allowance included)
Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire (CB7 Postcode)
Hours: Full-Time
Contract: Permanent
Shift pattern: 2 on 4 off (8am - 11pm sleep 7am - 11pm sleep 7am - 8.30am)
Benefits:
* Opportunity to complete the NVQ qualifications - fully funded!!!
* Free meals whilst on shift
* Getting paid to play computer games and go to theme parks!!!
* Casual dress code
* 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.
* 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.
Requirements:
* Experience as a Children's Senior Support Worker, or with Young People is ESSENTIAL
* Level 3 qualification for Children and Young People is ESSENTIAL
* Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is ESSENTIAL
* You must be a car driver as you will be required to transport young people from time to time.
* You must be over the age of 21.
* You must be able to commute to Ely, Cambridgeshire
If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people, whilst continuing a career path as a Children's Senior Support Worker - this is the job for you!
Click apply today!!