Bristol , Bristol, United Kingdom
£31,350 - £35,000
Permanent
Job Title: Senior Children's Support Worker – EBD Residential Care Bristol
Location: Bristol, Gloucestershire, UK
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? A leading specialist provider in Bristol is seeking a dedicated and resilient Senior Children's Support Worker to join their dynamic team supporting young people aged 8 to 18 years with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, rewarding environment that values your commitment and enthusiasm.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading by example and supporting the management team to successfully run shifts in a residential setting in Bristol.
- Mentoring and supporting new staff members to ensure high standards of care.
- Encouraging young people to engage in activities and take responsibility for their social and emotional development.
- Maintaining a safe and nurturing environment that promotes wellbeing and independence.
- Safeguarding the health, safety, and welfare of young people in line with care plans and professional guidelines.
- Dealing effectively with challenging behaviours in a compassionate and safe manner.
- Building positive relationships with staff, parents, social workers, psychologists, and other professionals involved in the young people's lives.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Children's Support Worker or with young people within a social care or healthcare setting.
- Full driving licence (due to the nature of activities involved).
- Level 3 NVQ in Children & Young People (or equivalent qualification).
- Compassionate, motivated, resilient, and committed to making a positive impact.
- Ability to work flexibly across shifts (2 on 4 off rotation).
- Enthusiastic about working in a challenging, but highly rewarding environment in Bristol.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary up to £35,000 in Bristol.
- Fully funded NVQ Level 5 Children & Young People Management qualification.
- Generous holiday entitlement: 28 days annual leave.
- Company pension scheme.
- Access to discounts on shopping, dining, and entertainment in Bristol.
- Comprehensive training and ongoing CPD opportunities.
- Opportunities to maximise earnings and career growth.
- Exciting perks such as paid activities including computer games and theme parks!
- Enhanced disclosure cost coverage.
Please note: No two days are ever the same as a Senior Children's Support Worker in Bristol, so you need to be comfortable working in a fast-changing environment that challenges and rewards in equal measure!
If you are passionate about supporting young people in Bristol with EBD and want to start or develop your career in health and social care, this is the perfect role for you in Bristol.
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