I have a FANTASTIC opportunity for a MOTIVATED and COMMITTED individual to join a children's residential service in Ely, Cambridgeshire as a Children's Support Worker supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 18 years with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
We are looking for an ENTHUSIASTIC and RESILIENT individual who wants 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.
Salary: £28,042 - £31,048 (sleep allowance included)
Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire (CB7 postcode)
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: 2 on 4 off (8am - 11pm / sleep / 7am - 8:30am)
**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full drivers licence**
No two days are ever the same as a Child Support Worker, so you need to be happy to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. It is challenging, but incredibly rewarding work!!
Benefits of a Children's Support Worker:
* Opportunity to complete the Level 4 Children & Young People qualification - 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 cinema's
* 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 Children's Support Worker:
* 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 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:
* Experience as a Children's Support Worker, or with Young People is desirable but not essential.
* Experience within another health care or social care setting is desirable but not 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 between the ages of 8 - 18 with EBD, whilst starting on a career path within health & social care - this is the job for you!
Click apply today!!