Senior Children's Support Worker
Location
Taunton, Somerset | United Kingdom
Job description
We have a FANTASTIC opportunity for a Senior Children's Support Worker to join a STUNNING residential children's home in Taunton. You'll be supporting young people between the ages of 8-18 years old with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours.
We are looking for a knowledgeable, committed and motivated 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.
Job Title: Senior Children's Support Worker
Salary: £29,943 - £32,950 (sleep allowance included)
Location: Taunton (TA6 postcode)
Hours: Full time - Permanent
Shift pattern: 2 on 4 off
**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full drivers licence**
Benefits:
- Getting paid to play computer games and go to theme parks!
- Opportunity to do the NVQ level 5 Children & Young People Management 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
Responsibilities:
- To lead by example and support the management team to run the shift
- Take greater responsibility for mentoring and supporting newer staff members
- 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 the 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 ESSENTIAL
- Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is ESSENTIAL
- Level 3 NVQ in Children & Young People ESSENTIAL
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 as a Senior Children's Support Worker - this is the job for you!
Click apply today!!
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£29.94k - £32.95k per annum
