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

Wilton House Services
Wilton House Services
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Presteigne, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Do you want to join a truly unique residential service that specialises in supporting young people with severe trauma to thrive and achieve their goals?


I have an
AMAZING opportunity for a
PASSIONATE and
COMMITTED individual to join a residential service in the Presteigne area of Powys as a Children's Support Worker.

The service tailors the care & support they provide, prioritising the needs and wants of their young people. You will motivate young people to take ownership of their lives while encouraging their learning and development.
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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_


Job Title:
Children's Support Worker


Salary:
£28,393- £29,350 (sleep allowance included)


Location:
Presteigne, Powys (LD8 postcode)


Hours: 40 hours per week


Shift pattern: 2 on 4 off


Contract:
Permanent

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Due to the nature of the service user Female Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement by paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010_


Benefits:


  • Opportunity to complete the Level 3 Children & Young People qualification fully funded
  • 2week fully funded induction package
  • Online and inhouse training tailored to help you support the young people in your care
  • Overtime availability
  • Free meals whilst on shift
  • Casual dress code
  • Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing facetoface training and CPD planning
  • There are plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development

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.
  • Support the children and young people in the home and promote their independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensuring the safety of the young people and maintaining an uptodate knowledge of the individual's; care plan, guidelines, reward system and preferred method of communication.
  • Support taxing behaviour safely and sympathetically.
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with the staff, parents, Social Workers and other professionals involved in the young people's lives such as Psychologists.
  • Organise and participate in activities and holidays, ensuring risk assessments have been followed.

Requirements:


  • You must hold a Full UK Manual Driving Licence as you'll be required to transport young people from time to time
    ESSENTIAL:
  • Experience working with Young People who display challenging behaviours
    DESIRABLE:
  • Already completed Level 3 NVQ in Children and Young People
    DESIRABLE:
If you want to make a difference and support young people, whilst starting a career in the health & social care sector as a Children's Support Worker this is the
PERFECT job for you


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Pay:
£28,393.00-£29,350.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • English not required

Physical setting:

  • Residential home

Education:


  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:


  • Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:


  • English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
GHGYT7654
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