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Children's Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF24 0TB, Wales

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • An exciting opportunity is available for a passionate individual to work as a Children's Support Worker in Lisvane, Cardiff, supporting young people aged 8 to 18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
  • The position offers a salary range of £30,349 to £33,356, including a sleep allowance, and requires applicants to have a full driver's license.
  • While experience as a Children's Support Worker is desirable, it is not essential; however, candidates must be over the age of 21.
  • The role involves working in a fast-paced environment, encouraging independence, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the young people.
  • This full-time, permanent position includes benefits such as free meals during shifts, a funded Level 4 qualification, and opportunities for career development.

I have an AMAZING opportunity for a PASSIONATE and COMMITTED individual to join a children's residential service in Lisvane, Cardiff as a Children's Support Worker, supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 18 years with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

No two days are ever the same as a Children's Support Worker, so you need to be happy to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. It is challenging, but incredibly rewarding work!!

We are looking for an enthusiastic, resilient and motivated individual who wants to make a difference to the lives of young people; to enable them to develop socially, emotionally and behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for.

**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full drivers licence**

Salary: 30,349- 33,356 (sleep allowance included)

Location: Lisvane, Cardiff (CF14 postcode)

Hours: Full time - Permanent

Shift pattern: 9am - 11pm sleep 7:30am - 9am

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to complete the Level 4 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded!!!
  • Free meals whilst on shift
  • Getting paid to play computer games and go to theme parks!!!
  • Casual dress code
  • Company pension
  • 28 days annual leave
  • Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinema's
  • Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
  • Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
  • Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Responsibilities:

  • To encourage the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age.
  • 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.
  • Maintain a safe environment for the young people.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Requirements:

  • Experience as a Children's Support Worker, or with Young People is desirable but not essential.
  • Experience within another health care or social care setting is desirable but not essential.
  • You must be a car driver as you will be required to transport young people from time to time.
  • You must be over the age of 21.
  • You must be able to commute to Cardiff, Lisvane.

If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 18 with EBD, whilst starting on a career path within health & social care - this is the job for you!

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