Colwyn Bay, Conwy, United Kingdom
£32,438 - £32,435
Permanent
I have a FANTASTIC opportunity for a qualified Children's Support Worker to join a BRAND NEW STUNNING residential children's home in Colwyn Bay as a Children's Support Worker. You'll be supporting young people between the ages of 8-18 years old with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours.
We are looking for a knowledgeable, committed, and motivated individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of young people and enable them to develop socially, emotionally, and behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for.
- Job Title: Children's Support Worker
- Salary: £32,435 (sleep allowance included)
- Location: Colwyn Bay
- Contract: Full time - Permanent
- Shift pattern: 2 on 4 off
**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**
Benefits Children's Support Worker:
- Getting paid to do activities such as golf, swimming and sailing!
- Opportunity to do the NVQ level 5 Children & Young People Management qualification - fully funded!
- Company pension
- 28 days of 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 Children's Support Worker:
- Lead by example and support the management team in running the shift
- Take greater responsibility for mentoring and supporting newer staff members
- Encourage the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives, depending on their age.
- Keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
- 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 the young people.
- Ensure the safety of the students and maintain 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 of the Children's Support Worker:
- Experience as a Children's Support Worker, or with Young People, is ESSENTIAL
- Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is ESSENTIAL
- Level 3 NVQ in Children & Young People ESSENTIAL
If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, support young people between the ages of 8 and 18 with EBD. If you are starting on a career path within health & social care as a Senior Children's Support Worker, this is the job for you!
Click apply today!!
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