Children's Residential Support Worker

Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £31,493 to £34,495 (sleep allowance included)

Job Description:
Are you a motivated and resilient individual passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives? A leading specialist provider is seeking a dedicated Children's Residential Support Worker to join a “good” children’s residential service in Ely, Cambridgeshire.

This full-time, permanent role offers an engaging environment where you can support young people aged 8 to 18 years with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). If you are empathetic, driven, and eager to help young people develop socially, emotionally, and behaviourally, this is an excellent opportunity to start or advance your career in health and social care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Encourage young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their own lives, tailored to their age.
• Maintain a homely, friendly environment within the residential setting.
• Deal with challenging behaviours safely and sympathetically.
• Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
• Support young people in promoting independence and overall well-being.
• Ensure a safe environment by adhering to care plans, guidelines, and communication methods.
• Develop and maintain 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 is desirable but not essential.
• Experience within healthcare or social care settings is advantageous.
• Must hold a full UK manual driver’s licence, as transportation of young people may be required.
• Over the age of 21.
• Ability to commute to Ely, Cambridgeshire.

If you are passionate about supporting young people aged 8 to 18 with EBD and want to make a real difference, this Children’s Residential Support Worker role in Ely, Cambridgeshire, is perfect for you. Join a team committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment where young people can thrive and develop.

Benefits include:

• Opportunity to complete the Level 4 Children & Young People qualification – fully funded!
• Free meals whilst on shift.
• Paid to participate in activities like computer games and visits to theme parks.
• Casual dress code.
• Company pension.
• 28 days of annual leave.
• Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants, and cinemas.
• Comprehensive training package, including ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning.
• Opportunities to maximise earnings and career development.
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage.

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.