Children's Residential Support Worker

I have an AMAZING opportunity for a PASSIONATE and COMMITTED individual to join a children’s residential service in Yeovil, supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 18 years with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

We are looking for an enthusiastic, resilient and motivated individual who wants to make a difference to the lives of young people; to enable them to develop socially, emotionally and behaviorally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for.

**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full driver's licence**

Job Title: Children’s Residential Support Worker 

Salary: £23,083 - £29,216 (sleep allowance included)

Location: Yeovil, South Somerset (BA20 postcode)

Hours: Full-time, Long day shifts and sleep-ins required

No two days are ever the same as a children's residential support worker, so you need to be happy to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. It is challenging, but incredibly rewarding work!!

Benefits:

• Opportunity to complete the Level 4 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded!!!

• Free meals whilst on shift

• Getting paid to play computer games and go to theme parks!!!

• Casual dress code

• Company pension

• 28 days annual leave

• Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinema’s

• Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning

• Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development

• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Responsibilities of a Children's Residential Support Worker:

• To encourage the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives, depending on their age.

• To keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.

• To be able to deal with challenging behaviours when needed.

• Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.

• Provide support for the children and young people in the home and to promote their independence and well-being.

• Maintain a safe environment for the young people.

• Ensuring the safety of the students and maintaining an up to date knowledge of the individual’s care plan, guidelines, reward system and preferred method of communication.

• Supporting taxing behaviour safely and sympathetically.

• Develop and maintain good working relationships with the staff, parents, Social Workers and other professionals that may be involved in the young people’s lives, such as Psychologists.

Requirements:

Experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker, or with Young People, is desirable but not essential.

• Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is desirable but not essential.

• You must be a car driver as you will be required to transport young people from time to time.

• You must be over the age of 21.

• You must be able to commute to Yeovil.

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 – 18 with EBD, whilst starting on a career path within health & social care, this is the job for you!

Click apply today!!