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Children's Residential Support Worker

Posted a month ago by@ Vetro Recruitment

  • Telford, Shropshire
  • Permanent
  • £26,187 /Yr
  • Standard
  • Expired - 4 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 Telford 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
Salary: £26,187
Location: Telford
Hours: 37.5
Shift pattern: Full time


  • Long Days - 08:00am - 20:30pm
  • Afternoons - 14:30pm - 20:30pm
  • Nights - 20:00pm - 08:30am


Contract: Permanent


Benefits:

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

  • 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:

  • 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 Telford


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!!