Senior Children's Support Worker

Are you a QUALIFIED support worker looking for a NEW and EXCITING opportunity in a well establised children's service?

I have an AMAZING opportunity for you to take the next step in your career and join a children's residential service in the area of Ebbw Vale as a Senior Children's Support Worker supporting young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

No two days are ever the same, so you need to be happy to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. It is challenging, but gratifying work!!

We are looking for an enthusiastic, resilient and committed 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.

Job Title: Senior Children's Support Worker

Salary: £38,000 (sleep allowance included)

Location: Ebbw Vale (NP23 postcode)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract: Full Time

Shift pattern: 3-week rolling rota (x10 24-hour shifts per month)

**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**

Benefits:

• Opportunity to complete NVQ Children & Young People qualifications - fully funded!!
• 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:

• 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 Residential Support Worker, or with Young People is ESSENTIAL
• Level 3 NVQ in Children & Young People ESSENTIAL
• Experience within another healthcare or social care setting ESSENTIAL
• You must be a car driver as you will be required to transport young people.
• You must be over the age of 21.
• You must be able to commute to Ebbw Vale.

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 - 18 with EBD, whilst starting on a career path as a Senior Children's Support Worker within health & social care - this is the job for you!

Click apply today!!