I have a BRILLIANT opportunity for an ENTHUSIASTIC and EMPATHETIC individual to join a children's residential service in Warminster as a Children's Residential Support Worker, supporting 8- 18-year-olds with Emotional and behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

Getting paid to play sports, walking and making arts and crafts is certainly a perk of the job!!

Salary: £30,062 to 34,488 (sleep allowance included)

Location: Warminster

Hours: Full-Time

Contract: Permanent

Shift pattern: Long day shifts and sleep-ins required

**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full UK manual driver's licence**

We are looking for an OUTGOING and COMMITTED individual who wants 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 as a children's residential support worker, so you need to be happy to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. It is challenging, but incredibly rewarding work!!

Benefits of a Children's Residential Support Worker:

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

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Free meals whilst on shift

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

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Casual dress code

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Company pension

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28 days of annual leave

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Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinemas

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Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning

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Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development

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Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Responsibilities of a Children's Residential Support Worker:

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To encourage the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives, depending on their age.

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To keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.

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To be able to deal with challenging behaviours when needed.

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Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.

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

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Maintain a safe environment for young people.

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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.

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Supporting taxing behaviour safely and sympathetically.

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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:

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Experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker, or with Young People, is desirable but not essential.

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Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is desirable but not essential.

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You must be a car driver as you will be required to transport young people from time to time.

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You must be over the age of 21.

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You must be able to commute to Warminster

If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people between the ages of 12 - 18 with EBD, whilst starting on a career path within health & social care, this is the job for you!

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