Senior Children's Support Worker

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

We are looking for candidates who have experience and want to make a difference in the lives of young people.

**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**

Salary: £35,706 - £38,946 (sleep allowance included)
Location: Ruthin, Denbighshire (LL15 postcode)
Contract: Permanent
Rota Pattern: 2 on 4 off shift pattern

Benefits:

• Free meals whilst on shift

• £500 welcome bonus

• Company pension

• Employee benefit scheme

• UK's leading specialist therapeutic providers

• 28 days annual leave

• Full funded induction!

• Competitions

• Free Parking

• Face-to-face specialist training

• Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development

• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

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

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

• Take greater responsibility for mentoring and supporting newer staff members

• 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.

• 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 or equivalent is ESSENTIAL

• 2-year experience in a residential children's home environment is ESSENTIAL

• 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 in the health and social care sector as a Senior Children's Support Worker, this is the job for you!

Click apply today!!