Senior Children’s Support Worker

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Full time
Location: Bridgwater
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Job offered by: Vetro Recruitment
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Senior Children's Support Worker (BBBH3095) Bridgwater, England Salary: GBP31971 - GBP36195 per annum + EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE!

We have a

GREAT

opportunity for a Senior Children's Support Worker to join a

STUNNING

residential children’s home in Bridgwater. You’ll be supporting young people between the ages of 8-18 years old with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours.

**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full drivers licence**

Job Title:

Senior Children's Support Worker

Location:

Bridgwater (TA6 postcode)

Hours:

Full time - Permanent

Shift pattern:

2 on 4 off

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 behaviorally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for.

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 cinemas

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

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, this is the job for you!

Click apply today!!

Name:

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Phone:

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CV / Resume:

Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.

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