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Children's residential Support Worker

Posted a month ago by@ Vetro Recruitment

  • Herefordshire, West Midlands
  • Permanent
  • Fantastic Benefits Package!!
  • £24,690 to £30,690 /Yr
  • Standard
  • Expired - 9 days ago


I have a FANTASTIC opportunity for a MOTIVATED and RESILIENT individual to join a residential service as a Children's Residential Support Worker in the Ross on Wye area .
We are looking for a PASSIONATE and COMMITTED individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of young people.

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

Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker
£27,690 - £30,690(sleep allowance included)
Location: Ross on Wye
Rota: 2 on 4 off shift pattern
Hours: 7.30 am - 11 pm- sleep / 7 am - 11 pm - sleep / 7 am - 8 am.
Shift pattern: Full time
Contract: Permanent

Benefits of a Children's residential Support Worker


  • Opportunity to complete the Level 3 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded!!!

  • £500 bonus after 6 months & 12 months

  • Free meals whilst on shift

  • Get paid to play computer games and go to theme parks!!!

  • 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



Responsibilities of a Children's residential Support Worker


  • 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 to promote their independence and well-being.

  • Maintain 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.

  • 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 of a Children's residential Support Worker


  • Experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker, or with Young People is desirable but not essential.

  • Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is desirable.

  • You must be a car driver as you will be required to transport young people from time to time.

  • You must be over the age of 21.

  • NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People is desirable.

  • You must be able to commute to Ross-on-Wye



If you want to make a difference, make a positive impact, and support young people in health & social care this is the PERFECT job for you!

Click apply today!!