Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom
£32,000 - £40,000
Permanent
Job Title: Children's Support Worker
Location: Bodmin, Cornwall, UK
Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 (Inclusive of sleeps)
Job Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Children's Support Worker to join a modern residential children’s home in Bodmin. This role involves supporting young people aged 8-16 years with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours. If you are enthusiastic, resilient, and motivated to make a positive impact on young lives, this could be the perfect role for you. Working in a dynamic environment, you will help young people develop socially, emotionally, and behaviourally within a safe and caring setting. The role offers a rewarding experience for those passionate about supporting young people and making a difference.
Key Responsibilities:
- Encourage young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their own lives, appropriate to their age.
- Maintain a homely, friendly environment within the residential home.
- Deal with challenging behaviours safely and sympathetically.
- Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
- Support young people in promoting their independence and well-being.
- Ensure a safe environment and keep up-to-date with individual care plans, guidelines, and reward systems.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with staff, parents, social workers, and other professionals involved in the young people’s lives.
Requirements:
- Experience as a Children's Support Worker or with young people is desirable but not essential.
- Experience within healthcare or social care settings is advantageous.
- Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence, as transportation of young people may be required.
- Must be over 21 years of age.
- Ability to commute to Bodmin.
If you are passionate about supporting young people aged 8-16 with EBD and want to start or develop your career in health and social care, this is an excellent opportunity. No two days are the same, and the work is both challenging and incredibly rewarding.
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
