Children's Residential Support Worker - Exeter, United Kingdom - Analog Films UK

Analog Films UK

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Exeter, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We have an
AMAZING opportunity for a Residential Support Worker to join a fantastic supported living transitional service in Exeter, supporting young adults between the ages of 16-25 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours.

We are looking for enthusiastic, resilient and motivated individuals who want to make a difference to 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

Salary:
£31,280 (Inclusive of sleeps)

Location:
Exeter (EX4)

Contract:
Permanent

Hours: 40 Hours per week
**Sleeps Rota: 9am

10pm sleep 8am**
Shift pattern: Week Monday, Thursday, Sunday

Week - Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday

(can be flexible with the shifts)

Benefits:

Getting paid to go on bike rides and go to theme parks
Opportunity to do the QCF level 4 Children & Young People qualification fully funded
Company pension
28 days annual leave
Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing facetoface training and CPD planning
Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

As a Young Adults Support Worker you will be responsible for:

Encouraging young adults 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 the young adults from risks to their health and welfare.
Providing support for the young people in the home and promoting their independence and wellbeing.
Maintaining a safe environment for young people.
Ensuring the safety of the young adults 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 Support Worker is DESIRABLE
You will have a DBS on the update service for a quick start DESIRABLE
NVQ or QCF level 3 or 4 in Children & Young People is DESIRABLE
Have a passion to support young adults

If this sounds like your dream role, we would love to hear from you. Click 'APPLY' now

Job Type:
Permanent

Salary:
£31,280.00 per year

Benefits: