Children's Support Worker

I have a FANTASTIC opportunity for a Children's Support Worker to join a STUNNING children's residential service supporting young people between the ages of 8-18 who present a range of emotional, behavioural & complex interpersonal behavioural needs.

**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 a car**

We are looking for a PASSIONATE, COMMITTED 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.

You will be positive, motivated, and able to engage, encourage and mentor the young people, whilst having a whole lot of fun!

Salary: £28,500 - £30,400 (sleep allowance included)

Location: Abergavenny (NP7 postcode)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week plus sleeps

Rota Pattern: 2 on 4 off shift pattern

Benefits:

• Free meals whilst on shift
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• £500 welcome bonus
• Company pension
• Employee benefit scheme
• UK's leading specialist therapeutic providers
• 28 days annual leave
• Full funded induction!
• Team building events
• Competitions
• Free Parking
• Face-to-face specialist training
• Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

As a Children's 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 promoting 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 involved in the young people's lives such as Psychologists.

Requirements:

• NVQ or QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People is not essential but desirable
• 1-year experience in a residential children's home environment is not essential but desirable
• A Full Driving Licence is ESSENTIAL as you may be required to transport the children from time to time
• Ability to work the shift pattern (8am-10pm plus sleep ins)

If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference as a Children's Support Worker within the health and social care sector, this is the job for you!

Click apply today!!