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Senior Children's Support Worker

Posted 6 days ago by@ Vetro Recruitment

  • Crediton, Devon
  • Permanent
  • EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE!
  • £33,920 to £36,320 /Yr
  • Standard
  • Expires In 22 days

We have an AMAZING opportunity for a Senior Children's Support Worker to join a MODERN residential children's home in Crediton. 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 PASSIONATE, RESILIENT, and COMMITTED 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 to work in a busy, ever-changing environment. It is challenging, but gratifying work!!

Job Title: Senior Children's Support Worker

Salary: £33,920 - £36,320 (Inclusive of sleeps)

Location: Crediton (EX17 postcode)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week plus 2 sleeps minimum

Shift pattern: (7:30am- 10pm - sleep - 7am - 9am)

**Due to the nature of the job we will only accept candidates who hold a Full UK Driving Licence as you may be required to transport the young people from time to time**

Benefits:


  • Getting paid to play computer games and go to theme parks!
  • Opportunity to do the NVQ level 5 Children & Young People Management qualification - fully funded!
  • Company pension
  • 28 days annual leave
  • Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinema's
  • 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:


  • To lead by example and support the management team to run the shift
  • Take greater responsibility for mentoring and supporting newer staff members
  • 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 the 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 that may be involved in the young people's lives such as Psychologists.

Requirements:


  • Experience as a Children's Support Worker, or with Young People is ESSENTIAL
  • Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is ESSENTIAL
  • Level 3 NVQ in Children & Young People

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 as a Senior Children's Support Worker - this is the job for you!

Click apply today!!