Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom
£30,062 - £34,448
Permanent
Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker – Cardiff
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Salary: £30,062 - £34,448
Long day shifts and sleep-ins required
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 Cardiff. This role is ideal for enthusiastic, resilient individuals eager to support children and teenagers aged 8-18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you will work in a dynamic environment, helping young people develop socially, emotionally, and behaviorally while ensuring they feel safe and cared for. If you are motivated to support young people and enjoy a varied, rewarding role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Encourage young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their own lives
- 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 reward systems
- Develop 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 working with young people is desirable
- Experience within healthcare or social care settings is advantageous
- Must hold a full driving license and have access to a car, as transportation of young people may be required
- Must be over 21 years of age
- NVQ or QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People is desirable
- Ability to commute to Cardiff
If you are committed to supporting young people aged 8-18 with EBD and want to develop your career within health and social care, apply today!
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