Children's Activity Support Worker

Job Title: Children's Residential Activity Worker – Supporting Young People with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties

Location: Bishops Castle, Shropshire

Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum (including sleep-in rate)

Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Children's Residential Activity Worker to support young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in a caring and dynamic environment. Based in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, this role offers a rewarding chance to help young people develop socially, emotionally, and behaviorally while engaging in fun and meaningful activities. If you are enthusiastic, resilient, and driven to make a difference, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support young people in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, ensuring they feel safe and cared for.
• Engage, encourage, and mentor young people through various activities and daily routines.
• Promote social, emotional, and behavioural development in a supportive setting.
• Assist with transporting young people as required, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and participate in training and development programs.

Requirements:

• Experience as a Children's Support Worker, working with Young People, or other social care experience (desirable).
• Must be a car driver, as transportation of young people is required.
• Must be over the age of 22 (essential).
• NVQ or QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People (desirable).
• Enthusiastic, resilient, and committed to making a difference.
• Ability to engage and motivate young people in a caring manner.

Benefits:

• Full induction and introductory program.
• Fully funded training and qualifications in care and activities.
• Enhanced pay scales recognising qualifications and experience.
• Free meals during shifts.
• Employee benefits program.
• NEST Pension Scheme.
• Life assurance.
• 28 days of annual leave.
• Enhanced DBS check.

If this sounds like your dream role, we would love to hear from you. If you think you’re suitable for this Children's Residential Activity Worker role, then click the ‘apply’ button below.

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