Details:
- Salary: £31,493 - 34,495 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Witney Oxfordshire
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Witney, Oxfordshire
Salary: £31,493 to £34,495 ( Inclusive of sleep-ins)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and motivated individual to join a well-rated children’s residential service in Witney as a Children's Residential Support Worker. You will support young people aged 8 to 18 years with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This role offers a rewarding chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, helping them develop socially, emotionally, and behaviourally in a safe and caring environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Encourage young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their own lives, appropriate to their age.
* Maintain a homely, friendly environment within the residential setting.
* Deal with challenging behaviours safely and effectively.
* Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
* Support young people in promoting their independence and overall well-being.
* Ensure a safe environment by adhering to care plans, guidelines, and reward systems.
* Support young people through challenging behaviours with empathy and safety.
* Develop and maintain positive relationships with staff, parents, social workers, and other professionals involved in the young people's care.
Requirements:
* Experience as a Children’s Residential Support Worker or with young people is desirable but not essential.
* Experience within healthcare or social care settings is advantageous.
* Must hold a full UK manual driver’s licence, as transportation of young people is required.
* Must be over the age of 21.
* Ability to commute to Witney
Benefits:
* Fully funded opportunity to complete the Level 4 Children & Young People qualification.
* Free meals whilst on shift.
* Paid to participate in activities such as computer gaming and visits to theme parks.
* Casual dress code.
* Company pension scheme.
* 28 days of annual leave.
* Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants, and cinemas.
* Comprehensive training package including ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning.
* Opportunities for career development and increased earnings.
* Enhanced disclosure cost coverage.
If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to start or develop a career within health and social care, this is the role for you. Click apply today!
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