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Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment
Posted 3 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 2SZ, England

Salary

£28,725 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, responsible for supporting the manager in daily operations for young people aged 12-18.
  • Applicants must have at least 2 years of experience in a residential children's home environment and hold an NVQ Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Children & Young People.
  • The role offers a salary of up to £28,725, with additional overtime opportunities available.
  • Key responsibilities include mentoring staff, encouraging young people to engage in activities, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
  • Benefits include fully funded training for a Level 5 qualification, a company pension, 28 days of annual leave, and a comprehensive training package.


I have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker. Your role will be to support the manager in the day-to-day running of the service, which supports young people between the age of 12-18

**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 and a car and hold the NVQ Level 3 / Level 4 Children & Young People qualification**

No expense is spared in delivering the highest levels of care and support to young people through the provision of leadership, direction, and management of the residential children's service. You will have the children and quality at the heart of your values, and the vision to inspire and support the young people to lead happy and successful lives.

Job Title: Senior Children's Residential Support Worker
Salary: Up to 28,725 -Plus overtime available!!
Location: Oswestry

Benefits of a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

  • Getting paid to play computer games and go to theme parks!
  • Opportunity to do the level 5 Children & Young People Management qualification - fully funded!
  • Company pension
  • 28 days annual leave
  • 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 of a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

  • To lead by example and support the management team to run the shift
  • Take greater responsibility for mentoring and supporting newer staff members
  • 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 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:

  • NVQ or QCF Level 3 / Level 4 in Children and Young People is ESSENTIAL
  • 2 years experience in a residential children's home environment is ESSENTIAL
  • A full Driving Licence is ESSENTIAL as you may be required to transport the children from time to time



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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