Young Persons Support Worker - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Wilton House Services

Wilton House Services
Wilton House Services
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Cardiff, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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I have a
BRILLIANT opportunity for a
COMMITTED and
MOTIVATED individual to join a
STUNNING children's residential service in the area of Cyncoed, Cardiff as a Children's Support Worker, supporting young people between the ages of years with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).


We are looking for an
ENTHUSIASTIC and
PASSIONATE individual who wants 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.

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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_


Salary:
£28,118 - £31,125 (sleep allowance included)


Location:
Cyncoed, Cardiff (CF23 postcode)


Hours:
Full time


Shift pattern: 8am - 11pm (sleep) 7am - 8:30am


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

Benefits:


  • Opportunity to complete the Level 4 Children & Young People qualification fully funded
  • Progression and Development opportunities due to new homes being opened in the future
  • Free meals whilst on shift
  • Getting paid to play computer games and go to theme parks
  • Casual dress code
  • Company pension
  • 28 days annual leave
  • Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinema's
  • Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing facetoface training and CPD planning
  • Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
  • Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Responsibilities:


  • 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 wellbeing.
  • Maintain a safe environment for young people.
  • Ensuring the safety of the students and maintaining an uptoknowing 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 Residential Support Worker, or with Young People is desirable but not essential.
  • Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is desirable but not essential.
  • 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 2
  • You must be able to commute to Cyncoed, Cardiff.
If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people between the ages of with EBD, whilst starting on a career path within health & social care - this is the job for you


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£28,118.00-£31,125.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Referral programme

Physical setting:

  • Residential home

Shift:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift

Education:


  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:


  • Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:


  • English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Cardiff, Cardiff (required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Cardiff, Cardiff: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
CFDRTY77FTE
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