Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

I have an INCREDIBLE opportunity for an ENTHUSIASTIC and OUTGOING individual to join a children’s residential service in Sudbury, Suffolk as a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 18 years with Emotional & 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 manual driver's licence**

We are looking for individuals who want 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. 

Job Title: Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Salary: £35,741 - £39,964 (sleep allowance included)

Location: Sudbury, Suffolk

Hours: Full-Time 

Contract: Permanent

Shift pattern: Varied shift pattern on a rota basis including sleep in’s and weekends

Hours: 8am - 11pm sleep 7am - 8:30am / 8am - 11pm 

Benefits:

• Opportunity to complete the NVQ qualifications - 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:

• To lead by example and support the management team to run the shift

• Take greater responsibility for mentoring and supporting newer staff members 

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Requirements:

• Experience as a Children’s Residential Support Worker, or with Young People is ESSENTIAL

• Level 3 qualification for Children and Young People is ESSENTIAL

• Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is 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 Sudbury, Suffolk 

If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people, whilst continuing a career path as a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker - this is the job for you!

Click apply today!!

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