Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom
£31000 - £34299.2
Permanent
Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Plymouth, Devon, UK
Salary: £31,000 - £34,229 per annum
Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives? We are seeking enthusiastic, resilient, and motivated individuals to join a modern residential children’s home in Plymouth as Children's Residential Support Workers. This rewarding role involves supporting young people aged 8-18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to help young people develop socially, emotionally, and behaviourally, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Encourage young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their own lives, appropriate to their age.
- Maintain a homely, friendly environment within the residential home.
- Deal with challenging behaviours safely and sympathetically.
- Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
- Support young people to develop independence and well-being.
- Ensure a safe environment and keep up-to-date with individual care plans and communication preferences.
- Develop positive relationships with staff, parents, social workers, and other professionals involved in the young people's lives.
Requirements:
- Experience as a Children's Support Worker or with young people is desirable but not essential.
- Experience within healthcare or social care settings is advantageous.
- Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence, as transportation of young people may be required.
- Must be over 21 years of age.
- Ability to commute to Plymouth.
- Passionate about supporting young people aged 8-16 with EBD and eager to develop a career in health and social care.
Additional Benefits:
- Opportunity to participate in activities such as bike rides and visits to theme parks.
- Fully funded QCF Level 4 Children & Young People qualification.
- Company pension scheme.
- 28 days annual leave.
- Comprehensive training and CPD planning.
- Opportunities to maximise earnings and career progression.
- Enhanced disclosure cost coverage.
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, with shift patterns including 16-24 hour shifts (including sleep-ins) on a one-on-two or two-on-four-off basis.
If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people between the ages of 8-16 with EBD, then this Children's Residential Support Worker role in Plymouth is for you!
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