Children's Support Worker

I have an AMAZING opportunity for PASSIONATE and COMMITTED individuals to join a BRAND NEW children's residential service as a Children's Support Worker in the Neath Port Talbot.

We are looking for an ENTHUSIASTIC, RESILIENT and MOTIVATED individual who wants 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.

**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 and are over the age of 21**

Salary: £28,407 - £32,007 (inclusive of sleeps)

Location: Neath, Port Talbot

Hours: 8:00am - 10:30pm (Mixture of long days and afternoons)

Shift pattern: 2-week rotation

Contract: Permanent

Benefits:

• Opportunity to complete the Level 4 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded!!!
• Bonus' every quarter for hitting personal targets!
• Free meals whilst on shift
• 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 of a Children's Support Worker:

• 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.
• To 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 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 involved in the young people's lives such as Psychologists.

Requirements:

• Experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker, or with Young People is desirable but not essential.
• Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is desirable.
• You must be a car driver as you will be required to transport young people occasionally.
• You must be over the age of 21.
• NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People is desirable.
• You must be able to commute to Neath Port Talbot.

If you want to make a difference in the lives of young people as a Children's Support Worker and are looking to make a positive impact, supporting young people between the ages of 10 - 18 years old in health & social care, whilst starting on a career path within health & social care - this is the PERFECT job for you!

Click apply today!!