Children's Support Worker
I have an AMAZING opportunity for a PASSIONATE and MOTIVATED individual to join a "GOOD" rated children's residential service in Kings Lynn,...
I have an AMAZING opportunity for a PASSIONATE and MOTIVATED individual to join a "GOOD" rated children's residential service in Kings Lynn, Hertfordshire as a Children's Support Worker, supporting 5 young people between the ages of 8 - 18 years with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
**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**
Salary: £28,558 - £32,986 (sleep allowance included)
Location: Kings Lynn, Cambridgeshire
Hours: Full-Time
Contract: Permanent
Shift pattern: 3-week rolling rota.
We are looking for a COMMITTED and RESILIENT 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.
Benefits of a Children's Support Worker:
- Opportunity to complete the Level 4 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded!!!
- Free meals whilst on shift
- Getting paid to play computer games and go to theme parks!!!
- Casual dress code
- Company pension
- 28 days annual leave
- Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinemas
- 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 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 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:
- Experience as a Children's Support Worker, or with Young People is desirable but not essential.
- Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is desirable but not essential.
- 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.
- You must be able to commute to Kings Lynn, Cambridgeshire
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!!
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