Residential Support Worker

I have a FANTASTIC opportunity for a Residential Support Worker to join an AMAZING and MODERN residential children's home in Wadebridge. You'll be supporting young people between the ages of 8-16 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 young people; to enable them to develop socially, emotionally and behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for.
No two days are ever the same, so you need to be happy in a busy, ever-changing environment. It is challenging but incredibly rewarding work.

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Childrens Residential Support Worker:
Salary: £31,840 - £34,240 (Inclusive of sleeps)
Location: Wadebridge (PL31)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift pattern: (9am - 10pm - sleep - 7am - 9am)
**Due to the nature of the job we will only accept candidates who hold a Full UK Driving Licence**

Benefits:

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• Getting paid to go on bike rides and go to theme parks
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• Fully funded QCF Level 4 Children & Young People qualification -
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• Company pension
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• 28 days annual leave
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• Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
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• Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
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• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
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Responsibilities of a Residential Support Worker:

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• To encourage the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age.
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• To keep a homely, friendly culture in the environment of the homes.
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• To be able to deal with challenging behaviours when needed.
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• Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
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• Provide support for the children and young people in the home and to promote their independence and well-being.
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• Maintain a safe environment for young people.
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• 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.
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• Supporting taxing behaviour safely and sympathetically.
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• 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, such as Psychologists.
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Requirements:

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• Experience as a Children's Support Worker, or with Young People is desirable but not essential.
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• Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is desirable but not essential.
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• You must be a car driver as you will be required to transport young people from time to time.
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• You must be over the age of 21.
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• You must be able to commute to Wadebridge.
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If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 16 with EBD, whilst starting on a career path within health & social care - this is the job for you!
Click apply today