Children's Residential Support Worker

Have you always wanted to work as a children's Residential Support Worker but never had the chance?

We have an AMAZING opportunity for a Children's Residential Support Worker to join a children’s residential service in Tadley, near Reading, supporting young people between the ages of 8-18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours.

We are looking for enthusiastic, resilient and motivated individuals who want 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.

No two days are ever the same, so you need to be happy to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. It is challenging, but incredibly rewarding work!!

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!!

**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full drivers licence and a car (sleep allowance included)

Location: Tadley, Near Reading
Salary: £31,279 - £33,705
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time - 39 hours per week
Long day shifts and sleep-ins required

Benefits:

* Getting paid to go on bike rides and go to theme parks!

* Opportunity to do the NVQ level 4 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded!

* Company pension

* 28 days of 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

As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you will be responsible for:

* Encouraging young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their own lives, depending on their age.

* Keeping the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.

* Dealing with challenging behaviours when needed.

* Protecting children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.

* Providing support for the children and young people in the home and promoting their independence and well-being.

* Maintaining a safe environment for 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.

* 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.

Requirements:

* Experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker, or with Young People, is desirable.

* Experience within another healthcare or social care setting 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.

* You must be able to commute to Tadley (near Reading)

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 within health & social care, this is the job for you!

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed