Children's Residential Support Worker

We have an AMAZING opportunity for a Children's Residential Support Worker to join a 3-bed children's residential service in Darlington, supporting young people up to the age of 10 years old with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours.

We are looking for enthusiastic, resilient and motivated individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of children & young people; to enable them to develop socially, emotionally and behaviorally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for.

No two days are ever the same, so you need to be happy to work in a very fast-paced, ever-changing environment. It is challenging, but incredibly rewarding work!!

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 football, computer games and going to the beach is certainly a perk of the job!!

**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full drivers licence and a car**

Job Role: Children's Residential Support Worker

Salary: ​​​​​£28,900 - £34,160 (sleep allowance included)

Location: Darlington (DL1 postcode)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week

Shift pattern: 3 week rolling rota including sleeps

Benefits:

• Getting paid to go on bike rides and go to theme parks!
• Opportunity to do the NVQ level 4 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded!
• Genuine progression opportunities due to company growth and promotions from within.
• Company pension
• 28 days annual leave
• 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

As a Children's Residential Support Worker you will be responsible for:

• Encouraging young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age.
• Keeping the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
• Dealing with challenging behaviours when needed.
• Protecting children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
• Providing support for the children and young people in the home and to promote their independence and well-being.
• Maintaining 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.
• Developing and maintaining 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 Childrens Residential Support Worker, or with Young People is desirable.
• 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 25 due to car insurance requirements.
• NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People is desirable.
• You must be able to commute to Darlington, Co Durham.

If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people up to the age of 10 yrs with EBD, whilst developing your career within health & social care - this is the job for you!

Click apply today!!