Senior Children's Support Worker

We have a FANTASTIC opportunity for a Senior Children's Support Worker to join a STUNNING residential children's home in Taunton. You'll be supporting young people between the ages of 8-18 years old with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours.

We are looking for a knowledgeable, 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.

Job Title: Senior Children's Support Worker

Salary: £31,971 - £36,195 (sleep allowance included)

Location: Taunton (TA6 postcode)

Hours: Full time - Permanent

Shift pattern: 2 on 4 off

**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full drivers licence**

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 ESSENTIAL

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 within health & social care as a Senior Children's Support Worker - this is the job for you!

Click apply today!!