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Children's Residential Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Spalding, Lincolnshire PE11 1EA, England

Salary

£25,553 - £31,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An exciting opportunity exists for a committed individual to join a children's residential service in Spalding, Lincolnshire, supporting young people aged 10 to 18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
  • The role requires enthusiastic and resilient candidates who are eager to make a positive impact in the lives of young people in a fast-paced environment.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £28,559 to £32,985, including a sleep allowance, with additional overtime available.
  • Candidates should have experience as a Children's Support Worker or with young people, and must be over the age of 21 and a driver.
  • The position offers benefits such as condensed hours, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career development.


We have an AMAZING opportunity for a PASSIONATE and COMMITTED individual to join a children's residential service in the Spalding area of Lincolnshire, supporting young people between the ages of 10 - 18 within the residential setting with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in the health and social care sector.

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

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

Salary: 28,559 - 32,985 (sleep allowance included) Plus overtime available!!
Location: Spalding - PE11 postcode
Hours: Full time (1 on 2 off shift pattern)
Shift pattern: 7.30am - 11pm sleep 7am - 11pm


Benefits of a Children's Residential Support Worker

  • Condensed hours - so you get 4 - 5 days off per week!!

  • Getting paid to play computer games and go to theme parks!!!

  • Opportunity to complete the Level 4 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded!

  • Plenty of overtime available for those that want to boost their earnings

  • 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 of a Children's Residential Support Worker


  • 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 Children's Residential Support Worker


  • Experience as a Children's Support Worker, or with Young People is desirable

  • You MUST be a driver as you will be required to transport the young people from time to time

  • You must be over the age of 21

  • NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People is desirable


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