Children's Residential Support Worker

I have an AMAZING opportunity for a ENTHUSIASTIC and COMMITTED individual to join a children’s residential service in Hatfield, as a Children's Residential Support Worker, supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
 

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

Salary: £31,279 to £33,705 (sleep allowance included)

Location: Hatfield

Hours: Full-time, average of 39 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Shift pattern: 14-hour shifts and Sleep in's required
               

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

You will be committed, passionate and able to engage, encourage and mentor the young people, whilst having a whole lot of fun! 

Getting paid to play sports, walking and making arts and crafts is certainly a perk of the job!!

Benefits of a Children's Residential Support Worker:

• 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 cinemas

• 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 promote their independence and well-being.

• Maintain a safe environment for 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 Hatfield.

If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people between the ages of 12 – 18 with EBD, whilst starting on a career path within health & social care - this is the job for you!

Click apply today!!

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