Support Worker - Young People

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Vetro Recruitment are looking for full-time and permanent Support Workers to join a Children and Young People's residential service supporting Children and Young People with emotional behavioural difficulties and very challenging behaviour. Homes are based in Warminster, Frome, Radstock and Salisbury.

Salary:

• Successful candidates will be paid £23,370 per year (including sleep ins).
• This includes a basic salary of £18,900 plus £45 per sleep in shift, which equals to £23,370 per year.
• Shifts are worked on a rolling rota basis including long days and 24hr sleep ins.
• 175 average hours per month (not including sleep ins).

Shift Pattern:

Week 1: Mon, Weds, Sat

Week 2: Tue, Fri, Sun

Week 3: Thursday

Shifts are 10:00am - 10:30am the following morning.

About the Organisation:

They support and educate children with emotional behavioural difficulties and challenging behaviour within a residential setting. All homes are 4-bedded and secure placements are offered to young people aged 11-18 who display challenging and harmful behaviours. The welfare of the children in this care setting is paramount and the aim is to create a positive living environment, taking a holistic approach, enabling these young people to achieve an independent and fulfilled life. They also have a high Ofsted and DfE registration standard.

The Role:

• Supporting young people with challenging behaviour in their day to day lives.
• Working under the direction of the Registered Manager.
• Providing a positive living and learning environment.
• Actively plan, encourage and support children to take part in activities within their community.
• Work as part of a team.
• Work well under pressure.
• Able to be proactive, enthusiastic and empathetic.
• Have good knowledge of safeguarding.

Benefits Include:

• Work-life balance.
• Full training provided.
• 245hrs of annual leave.
• Positive working environment.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Must either hold or be willing to work towards the NVQ Level 3 Diploma or equivalent in Children's Residential.
• Experience in working with children and young people is desirable.
• Able to take responsibility for the care and wellbeing of young people.
• Reliable and able to work under the direction of a senior member of staff.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence is essential due to the location of the homes and the duties involved.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Must be 23 or over due to the oldest child at the setting.