Senior Children's Support Worker

Are you a qualified Children's Support Worker looking for a new opportunity to join a truly unique residential service who specialise supporting young people with EBD (Emotional Behavioural Difficulties) on a 2 to 1 basis?

I have an exciting opportunity for a COMMITTED and DETERMINED individual to join a residential service in the Barnstaple area of South Molton, as a Senior Children's Support Worker.

The service prioritise the needs and wants of their young people, and tailor the care & support they provide to motivate young people to take ownership of their own lives, while encouraging their learning and development.

Job Title: Senior Children's Support Worker

Salary: £28,275 - £30,450 (sleep allowance included)

Location: Barnstaple, South Molton (EX36 Postcode)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift pattern: 2 on 4 off

Contract: Permanent

**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**

Benefits:

• Opportunity to complete further NVQ qualifications all fully funded!
• 2-week induction package / Online and in house training fully funded!
• Overtime availability
• Free meals whilst on shift
• Casual dress code
• 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 support the manager and team in all aspects of the day-to-day operations, including managing staff teams, budgets and ensuring that the quality of the services provided meets expected care standards.
• 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.
• Ensuring the safety of the young people 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.
• Organise and participate activities and holidays, ensuring risk assessments have been followed.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years experience supporting children with SEMHD, and challenging behaviours ESSENTIAL
• Level 3 NVQ in Children & Young People or equivalent ESSENTIAL
• You must hold a Full UK Manual Driving Licence as you'll be required to transport young people from time to time ESSENTIAL
• Childrens Homes Regulations and Safeguarding knowledge ESSENTIAL

If you want to make a difference and support young people, whilst continuing a career in the health & social care sector as a Senior Children's Support Worker this is the PERFECT job for you!

Click apply today!!