Children's Residential Support Worker

Children's Residential Support Worker

Duration: Initially 3 monthsHours: Various shifts availableRate: £17 umbrella an hour (£13.83 PAYE an hour)Location: Southampton, Winchester, Andover, Basingstoke, Havant, Fareham, Hook

Hampshire County Council are looking for a number of Children's Residential Support Workers to join one of their Residential Homes based across Hampshire

Responsibilities:

• Act as a therapeutic parent and role model to the children in the home by building positive, trusting relationships and supporting them to feel safe and cared for
• Includes the use of positive behaviour management strategies and physical restraint when required
• Day-to-day activities can include cooking, cleaning, engaging in messy play and leisure activities, and helping with the personal hygiene of a child
• Provide a highly structured, stimulating and caring environment for young people who may display extreme behaviour and high levels of distress

Requirements:

• Positive Behaviour Management training or (PMVA) - Prevention & Management of Violence & Aggression
• Valid UK manual drivers license
• Experience of working with children, young people or adults within a residential, secure or similar setting
• Understanding of safeguarding
• Level 3 (or equivalent) Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Professional experience related to residential child care
• Level 2 in Functional Skills (which is a C-grade GCSE in both English and Maths)