Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Calling all DEDICATED and PASSIONATE individuals!
Here's an incredible chance to join the dynamic team at a fantastic children's residential service in Hemel Hempstead. As a Children's Senior Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in empowering and supporting young people aged 8-18 with Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
If you are resilient, enthusiastic and motivated about making a real difference in the lives of youth, these opportunities are tailor-made for you!
Job Title: Children's Senior Support Worker
Salary: £32,608 - £36,825 (sleep allowance included)
Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire (HP1 postcode)
Hours: Full-Time
Contract: Permanent
Shift pattern: Various Shift Patterns with 2 sleeps a week. (8am - 11pm)
**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**
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 Hemel Hempstead, 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!!