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Children's Support Worker

Hays Social Care
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Location

New Milton, Hampshire BH25 6BA

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A permanent opportunity is available for dedicated support workers at a residential home in New Milton, focusing on young people with Emotional Behaviour Disorder and Mental Health challenges.
  • The role requires a minimum of 6 months of UK experience in social care with young people, and candidates must be 21 years or older.
  • Support workers will work full-time, with shifts totaling 38 hours per week, including sleep-in shifts paid at £50 per night.
  • Candidates should possess a genuine passion for caring for others, with a Level 3 NVQ being desirable and an understanding of challenging behaviors advantageous.
  • The position offers benefits such as a free DBS check, full induction, continued professional development, and 5.6 weeks of annual leave.

Do you have the compassion and commitment to make a difference to children's lives?

We have a fantastic permanent opportunity for hard-working and dedicated support workers to join our client at a small residential home based in New Milton!

The home, which supports young people with Emotional Behaviour Disorder, Challenging Behaviours and Mental Health. Helps to provide a welcoming and encouraging environment to support young people in flourishing academically, socially, and emotionally.
We have full-time, permanent roles for days. 2x 15-hour shift and 1 8x hour shift with 1 full weekend work and 2 weekends off for 38 hours per week. Sleep ins available at 50/night.

Your new role
As a Children's Support Worker, you will be responsible for:

  • Ensuring the health and safety of young people is maintained whilst generating a positive, safe, and fun atmosphere.
  • Promoting and encouraging independence in a caring and compassionate manner.
  • Ensure that the needs of the young people are observed and always met.
  • Actively promote and develop learning whilst participating in activities whilst working within and outside the service.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Having a genuine passion for caring for others whilst being calm and compassionate.
  • Understanding of Emotional Behaviour Disorder and Challenging Behaviours is advantageous.
  • Flexible and reliable with your working schedule.
  • Level 3 NVQ desirable
  • Minimum 6 months UK experience in Social Care with young people is essential.
  • Reliable commute to New Milton.
  • Due to the requirements, you must be 21 or older
  • Right to work in the UK: **please note we do not offer Sponsorship**

What you'll get in return

  • Free DBS check
  • Full induction programme
  • Continue professional development
  • Regular supervision and appraisals
  • 5.6 weeks annual leave

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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