Children's Residential Support Worker

Have you always wanted to work as a children's Residential Support Worker but never had the chance?

We have an AMAZING opportunity for a Children's Residential Support Worker to join a children's residential service in Sutton Coldfield, supporting young people between the ages of 8-18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours.

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 behaviorally 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!!

Location: Sutton Coldfield

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £26,960 to £28,584

Hours: Full time

Rota: 2 on 4 off shift pattern

Hours: 7.30am - 11pm- sleep / 7am - 11pm - sleep / 7am - 8am.

You will be committed, passionate and able to engage, encourage and mentor the young people, whilst having a whole lot of fun! Getting paid to play football, computer games and going to theme parks is certainly a perk of the job!!

**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved (sleep allowance included)

Benefits of a Children's Residential Support Worker:

Getting paid to go on bike rides and go to theme parks!

• Opportunity to do the NVQ level 4 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded!

• 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

As a Childrens Residential Support Worker you will be responsible for:

• Encouraging young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age.

• Keeping the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.

• Dealing with challenging behaviours when needed.

• Protecting children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.

• Providing support for the children and young people in the home and to promote their independence and well-being.

• Maintaining a safe environment for 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.

• Developing and maintaining 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:

• Experience as a Childrens Residential Support Worker, or with Young People is desirable.

• Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is desirable.

• You must be a car driver as you will be required to transport 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.

• You must be able to commute to Sutton Coldfield

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!

Click apply today!!