Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom
£30273.4 - £34275
Permanent
Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK
Salary: £30,273.40 to £34,275 ( Inclusive of sleep in's )
Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Children's Residential Support Worker to join a leading specialist provider in Shrewsbury. This role is ideal for enthusiastic, resilient, and motivated individuals who want to support young people aged 8-18 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you will help young people develop socially, emotionally, and behaviourally in a safe and caring environment. If you're looking to start or advance your career in health and social care, this is the perfect opportunity to do so while enjoying rewarding activities and career development prospects.
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 setting.
- Manage challenging behaviours with patience and professionalism.
- 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 uphold care plans, guidelines, and communication methods.
- Build positive relationships with staff, parents, social workers, and other professionals involved in the young people's lives.
Requirements:
- Experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker or with young people in a social care setting is desirable.
- Experience within healthcare or social care is advantageous.
- Must hold a full UK driving licence, as transportation of young people may be required.
- Over the age of 21.
- NVQ or QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People is desirable.
- Ability to commute to Shrewsbury.
- Passion for supporting young people and making a difference in their lives.
This Children's Residential Support Worker role in Shrewsbury offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and excellent career development opportunities. Benefits include a funded NVQ Level 4 qualification, company pension, 28 days' annual leave, discounts, and enhanced disclosure and cost coverage. The role involves long day shifts and sleep-ins, with a focus on providing a nurturing environment for young people with EBD.
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
