Job Summary :
The Haven is a three bed children's home based in Newport. We're on the lookout for dynamic and caring Children's Residential Support Workers to join our squad! In this role, you'll be the beacon of hope, providing unwavering support to our young champions. Get ready to make a real difference in the lives of children who need it most.
Responsibilities:
Ensuring high levels of emotional and physical care.
Providing appropriate activities, as well as a comfortable, safe and supportive environment for the young people who live within the home.
Supporting the young people to build and manage relationships with their families and others, while working with a range of external partners/services.
Key working responsibilities with the young people using Psychological / trauma informed practice.
Providing a child centred, kind and empathetic approach to support.
Following a robust safeguarding process.
Keeping accurate, timely and up-to-date records.
What do we need?
Desirable: QCF Level 3 - This is not essential but will help.
Experience and a deep understanding of trauma with a passion for making a positive difference in children's lives.
Ability to connect with children through empathy and patience, offering steady guidance even during difficult times.
Flexibility and proactivity, ready to adapt to the needs of the home and the children.
Commitment to working as part of a team, understanding the importance of collaboration in creating a safe, nurturing space.
Experience of working within safeguarding frameworks.
Ability to key work and engage with a number of young people who have a complex range of support needs.
Effective communication skills in writing and verbally, using appropriate tone and language.
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DRIVING LICENCE IS DESIRABLE . This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you care for while working in a supportive environment that values your contributions. Job Types:
Temp to perm, Zero hours contract Contract length: 12 months Expected hours:
36 per week Additional pay: Loyalty bonus Benefits: Casual dress On-site parking Referral programme Schedule: 12 hour shift Every weekend Flexitime Night shift Ability to commute/relocate: Newport NP19 4UE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Education: GCSE or equivalent (required) Experience: Residential Childcare: 2 years (required) Support Environment: 2 years (required) Driving: 1 year (required) Residential child care worker: 2 years (preferred) Childcare: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (preferred) Location: Newport NP19 4UE (preferred) Willingness to travel: 50% (required) Work Location:
In person
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DRIVING LICENCE IS DESIRABLE . This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you care for while working in a supportive environment that values your contributions. Job Types:
Temp to perm, Zero hours contract Contract length: 12 months Expected hours:
36 per week Additional pay: Loyalty bonus Benefits: Casual dress On-site parking Referral programme Schedule: 12 hour shift Every weekend Flexitime Night shift Ability to commute/relocate: Newport NP19 4UE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Education: GCSE or equivalent (required) Experience: Residential Childcare: 2 years (required) Support Environment: 2 years (required) Driving: 1 year (required) Residential child care worker: 2 years (preferred) Childcare: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (preferred) Location: Newport NP19 4UE (preferred) Willingness to travel: 50% (required) Work Location:
In person
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