Childrens Residential Support Worker

Description:

Are you enthusiastic, resilient, and motivated wanting to make a difference in the lives of young people? Would you love the opportunity to work as a Children Residential Support Worker?

Supporting young people in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, you can enable them to develop socially, emotionally, and behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for. The role is challenging but incredibly rewarding! You will be committed, passionate, and able to engage, encourage, and mentor the young people, whilst having a whole lot of fun!

Getting paid to play football, computer games, and going to theme parks is certainly a perk of the job!!

We have an INCREDIBLE opportunity for Children's Residential Support Workers to join a FANTASTIC Children's Residential Service in Colchester, Essex, supporting young people between the ages of 8-18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours. Social care

**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 and a car**

Title: Childrens Residential Support Worker

Salary: £26,528- £29,928 (sleep allowance included)

Location: Colchester, Essex

Hours: Full time, 40 hours a week

Shift pattern: 1 on 2 off

Start: 9.30am-11pm, sleep, 7am-10pm finish

About the Role:

You will be joining an established and experienced care team as a Childrens Residential Support Worker. This role is offered on a full-time basis, working on a 1 on 2 off shift pattern which is inclusive of sleep-ins. You will receive an in-depth induction and training programme upon joining this Children's Residential Service, and your duties will include:

Encouraging young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age. You will provide support for the children and young people in the home to promote their independence and well-being whilst providing a therapeutic care environment.
Ensuring the safety of the young people and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the individual's care plan, guidelines, reward system, and preferred method of communication.
Supporting taxing behaviour safely and sympathetically, dealing with challenging behaviours when needed, and maintaining a safe environment for young people.
Developing and maintaining 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.
Protecting children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
Keeping the homely, friendly culture and environment of the home.

Key Skills Required:

Experience as a ChildrenS Residential Support Worker, or with Young People is desirable.
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.
NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People is desirable.
Must be flexible and willing to work shifts and weekends.

Apply Now

Can you deliver a holistic and integrated approach to care and really make a difference to the young people with Emotional Behavioural Disorders? If this sounds like your dream role, we would love to hear from you. Click the 'APPLY' now and one of the Vetro team will be in touch