At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Leading specialist provider dedicated to making a positive impact on young lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free meals, casual dress code, and 28 days annual leave.
- Other info: Fully funded Level 4 qualification and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people is a plus, but not essential; must be over 21.
The predicted salary is between 32994 - 32994 £ per year.
Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker Location: Welford, Northamptonshire, UK Salary: £31,493 to £34,495 (sleep allowance included)
Job
Description: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join a leading specialist provider as a Children's Residential Support Worker in Welford.
This role involves supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in a safe, nurturing environment.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives and eager to develop your career within health and social care, this could be the perfect role for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Encourage young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their own lives, appropriate to their age.
- Maintain a homely, friendly environment within the residential setting.
- Manage challenging behaviours with patience and professionalism.
- Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
- Support children and young people in promoting their independence and overall well-being.
- Ensure a safe environment by adhering to care plans, guidelines, and reward systems.
- Support young people through taxing behaviours safely and sympathetically.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with staff, parents, social workers, and other professionals involved in the young people's lives.
Requirements
- Experience as a Children’s Residential Support Worker or with Young People is desirable but not essential.
- Experience within healthcare or social care settings is advantageous.
- Must hold a full UK driver’s licence, as transportation of young people may be required.
- Must be over the age of 21.
- Ability to commute to Welford
Additional Benefits
- Fully funded Level 4 Children & Young People qualification.
- Free meals during shifts.
- Opportunities to participate in activities such as sports, arts and crafts, and visits to theme parks.
- Casual dress code.
- Company pension scheme.
- 28 days of annual leave.
- Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants, and cinemas.
- Comprehensive training package, including ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning.
- Opportunities for career development and increased earnings.
- Enhanced disclosure cost coverage.
If you are passionate about supporting young people aged 12–18 with EBD and want to start or further your career in health and social care, apply today!
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