Children's Support Worker

An exceptional opportunity awaits a DEDICATED and RESILIENT individual to join a children's service in Welshpool, Powys as a Qualified Children's Support Worker.
In this role, you'll provide crucial support for young people aged 8-18, focusing on breaking the cycle of abuse and addressing sexual behaviours, ultimately fostering healing and empowerment.
**We can only consider candidates for the role who hold a Level 3 NVQ qualification for Children or Young People or equivalent**
Salary: £26,701 - £26,956
Location: Welshpool, Powys
Hours: 40 hours per week / Permanent Contract
Rota: 3-week rolling rota
Shift Pattern: A mix of the following shifts (Early: 8am - 4pm, Late: 3pm 11pm, Full: 8am - 11pm)
No two days are ever the same as a Children's Therapeutic Carer, so you need to be happy to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. It is challenging, but incredibly rewarding work!!

The home is a centre of excellence for young males who have exhibited inappropriate or harmful sexual behaviours.

Benefits as a Children's Support Worker:

• Rolling rota pattern to maintain a work-life balance
• Overtime paid at a significantly higher rate of pay
• 28 days holiday rising with service
• Incremental pay scale and annual pay review
• Specialist staff training and development
• 3% Contributory pension
• Loyalty and long service awards
• Regular whole community and team days and celebration events
• Staff team support groups
• Individual clinical supervision

About the Role:

• To be responsible for coordinating shifts in the absence of, or when delegated by a Group Leader.
• To coordinate shifts, managing and supporting staff ensuring their operation of good working practice.
• To be involved in the direct delivery of services to young people by the aims of the company.
• To assist the management team in providing the highest possible standards of care, guidance, support and protection for the young people and cooperate fully with colleagues.
• To carry out any of the practical tasks outlined on individual job lists.
• Record keeping and administration as required to include supporting auditing and maintenance of children's files.
• To be constantly vigilant on health and safety matters and to share concerns of the same immediately with line management.
• To complete mandatory and regulatory training as required by and provided by the organisation
• Offer ideas & organise stimulating activities and new experiences to enable poorly motivated young people to achieve.

Requirements of a Children's Support Worker:

• Full UK manual driver's licence and access to a vehicle is essential as you may be required to transport young people from time to time
• Level 3 NVQ in Children and Young People or equivalent
• Minimum of 1-year experience leading a team
• Minimum age of 21 due to the needs of the Young People

If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people, whilst starting on a career path within health & social care - this is the job for you!
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