Vetro Recruitment is searching for a Children's Residential Support Worker to join a dedicated team. This challenging yet rewarding role offers a salary of £30,000 - £34,000 per annum, complemented by excellent benefits. If you're a skilled and committed professional ready to make a significant difference in the lives of young people, we encourage you to apply.

Key Requirements: Essential Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of compassion, capability, and professionalism to this role. Essential qualifications and experience include:

• Relevant Work Experience: Demonstrated experience in caring professions, particularly with young people.

• Enhanced DBS Disclosure: A current and valid Enhanced DBS Disclosure is required.

• Behaviour Management: Ability to effectively manage difficult and challenging behaviour, coupled with knowledge of the needs of troubled children and young people.

• Holistic Support: Capacity to provide basic support for the physical and emotional well-being of young people.

• Confidentiality: A strong understanding of the concept of confidentiality and its implications.

• Documentation Skills: Proficient in recording and report writing, with the ability to maintain confidential records accurately.

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, alongside strong negotiating abilities.

• Legal Knowledge: Familiarity with the Children Act 1989, the Care Standards Act 2000, and the Children's Homes Regulation 2015.

• Team Collaboration: An effective and proactive team member, capable of working within a multi-disciplinary professional environment.

• Advocacy: Ability to act as an advocate for young people.

• Child Protection: A clear understanding of child abuse and child protection issues.

• Professional Integrity: High level of professional integrity and honesty.

• Flexibility: A flexible approach to work, including location, duties, and hours, with the ability to work anti-social hours and shift work.

• Professional Development: Willingness to undertake further training as required, with a positive approach to self-development.

• IT Proficiency: Effective IT skills.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

Candidates with the following qualifications or experience will be highly regarded:

• Relevant Qualifications: A Health and Social Care Level 3, QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People, or Level 3 Child and Adolescent Mental Health, or equivalent.

• Specialised Experience: Experience working in CAMHS inpatient or community services, Social/Residential Work, Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Youth Work, Children's Homes, or young adults in transition services.

• Recent Training: Relevant recent training in working with children and young people.

• Workload Management: Ability to manage a heavy and varied workload effectively.

• Child-Centric Understanding: Demonstrated understanding of a child/young person's needs and the effects of their and their family's history.

• Empathetic Approach: An empathetic and caring manner, with the ability to build trusting relationships with young people.

Benefits of being a Children's Residential Support Worker:

We value our team members and offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Retention Bonuses: Receive £500 after successfully completing your probation period, with an additional £500 after one year of service.

• Celebratory Perks: Enjoy £50 on your birthday and at Christmas, along with a festive hamper during the holiday season.

• Exceptional Training: Access some of the best training available in the sector, supporting your continuous professional development.

If you are ready to contribute to a supportive environment and make a meaningful impact, particularly in the Bridgwater area, we encourage you to apply.