Senior Children's Support Worker
Location
Cardiff | United Kingdom
Job description
I have a n AMAZING opportunity for a PASSIONATE and COMMITTED individual to join a children's residential service in the area of Lisvane, Cardiff as a Senior Children's Support Worker, supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 18 years with emotional and 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 driver's licence**
We are looking for an ADAPTABLE and ENTHUSIASTIC 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.
Salary: £28,440 - £31,446 (sleep allowance included)
Location: Lisvane, Cardiff (CF14 postcode)
Hours: Full time
Shift pattern: 9am - 11pm sleep 7am - 11pm sleep 7am - 9:30am
No two days are ever the same as a Senior Children's Support Worker, so you need to be happy to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. It is challenging, but gratifying work!!
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 as a Senior Children's Support Worker within health & social care - this is the job for you!
Click apply today!!
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£28.44k - £31.45k per annum
