Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

I have an INCREDIBLE opportunity for an ENTHUSIASTIC and OUTGOING individual to join a children's residential service in St Albans, Hertfordshire as a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 18 years with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full UK manual driver's licence**
We are looking for individuals who want 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 Residential Support Worker
Salary: £32,608 - £36,825 (sleep allowance included)
Location: St. Albans, Hertfordshire (AL1 Postcode)
Hours: Full-Time
Contract: Permanent
Shift pattern: Varied shift pattern on a rota basis including sleep in's and weekends
Hours: 8am - 11pm sleep 7am - 8:30am / 8am - 11pm
Benefits:

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  Opportunity to complete the NVQ qualifications - fully funded!!!
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  Free meals whilst on shift
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  Getting paid to play computer games and go to theme parks!!!
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  Casual dress code
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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 cinemas
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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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  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.

Requirements:

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  Experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker, or with Young People is ESSENTIAL
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  Level 3 qualification for Children and Young People is ESSENTIAL
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  Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is ESSENTIAL
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  You must be a car driver as you will be required to transport young people from time to time.
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  You must be over the age of 21.
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  You must be able to commute to St Albans, Hertfordshire

If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people, whilst continuing a career path as a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker - this is the job for you!
Click apply today!!