Senior Children's Support Worker

I have an AMAZING opportunity for a PASSIONATE and COMMITTED individual to join a residential service in Bristol as a Senior Children's Support Worker, supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 18 years with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

We are looking for an enthusiastic, resilient and motivated individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of young people; and enable them to develop socially, emotionally and behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for.

**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**

Role: Senior Children's Support Worker

Salary: �30,800 - �32,000 (sleep allowance included)
Location: Bristol (BS1 postcode)
Hours: Full time - Permanent
Shift pattern: 2 on 4 off

No two days are ever the same as a Children's Senior Support Worker, so you need to be happy to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. It is challenging, but incredibly rewarding work!!

Benefits:

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

Responsibilities:

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  To lead by example and support the management team to run the shift
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  Take greater responsibility for mentoring and supporting newer staff members
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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 the homely, friendly culture and 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 promote their independence and well-being.
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  Maintain a safe environment for the 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.

Requirements:

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  Experience as a Children's Support Worker, or with Young People is ESSENTIAL
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  Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is ESSENTIAL
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  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!!