Children's Residential Support Worker

We have an AMAZING opportunity for a PASSIONATE and COMMITTED individual to join a children's residential service in the Spalding area of Lincolnshire, supporting young people between the ages of 10 - 18 within the residential setting with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in the health and social care sector.

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 behaviourally 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!!

Salary: £28,559 - £32,985 (sleep allowance included) Plus overtime available!!
Location: Spalding - PE11 postcode
Hours: Full time (1 on 2 off shift pattern)
Shift pattern: 7.30am - 11pm sleep 7am - 11pm

Benefits of a Children's Residential Support Worker

• Condensed hours - so you get 4 - 5 days off per week!!
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  Getting paid to play computer games and go to theme parks!!!
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  Opportunity to complete the Level 4 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded!
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  Plenty of overtime available for those that want to boost their earnings
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  Company pension
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  28 days annual leave
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  Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinema's
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  Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
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  Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
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  Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Responsibilities of a Children's Residential Support Worker

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  To encourage the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age.
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  To keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
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  To be able to deal with challenging behaviours when needed.
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  Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
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  Provide support for the children and young people in the home and promote their independence and well-being.
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  Maintain a safe environment for the young people.
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  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.
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  Supporting taxing behaviour safely and sympathetically.
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  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 Children's Residential Support Worker

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  Experience as a Children's Support Worker, or with Young People is desirable
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  You MUST be a driver as you will be required to transport the young people from time to time
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  You must be over the age of 21
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  NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People is desirable

If this position sounds of interest, please click "Apply" today!

We look forward to hearing from you!