Children's Residential Support Worker - Taunton, United Kingdom - Analog Films UK
Description
I have a
BRILLIANT opportunity for a
COMMITTED and
MOTIVATED individual to join a children's residential service in the area of Taunton as a Children's Residential 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.
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 Residential Support Worker
Salary:
£26,615 - £29,621 (sleep allowance included)
Location:
Taunton, Somerset (TA1 postcode)
Hours:
Full time (2 on 4 off shift pattern)
Shift pattern: 7.30am - 11pm sleep 7am - 11pm sleep 7am - 8am
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 Taunton
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
£26,615.00-£29,261.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Life insurance
- Onsite parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Taunton, Somerset: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
Reference ID:
YT76657SS
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