Children's Emotional Wellbeing Support Worker - Derby, United Kingdom - Rivers Recruitment

Rivers Recruitment

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Derby, United Kingdom

3 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are currently looking for caring and compassionate people to join us in supporting and empowering a vulnerable young person

Are you looking for a role where you can truly make a difference in a young persons life?

A therapeutic approach is used to support children and young people in their growth and development.

A key part of the process revolves around maintaining and building on good family relationships and supporting the children within a safe, secure, homely environment to fulfil their true potential.

Salary:
£29,200 - £35,000 including sleep ins based in experience & qualifications

Shift Patterns:
Long shifts with an average of 8 sleep ins per month.

Benefits of working as a Children's Emotional Wellbeing Support Worker:

Providing a safe, supportive, encouraging environment so that young people can fulfill their true potentials
Engaging young minds for successful therapeutic outcomes
Using Dramatherapy as a tool for therapeutic intervention
Competitive Salary and opportunity for progression and training
Supportive team and supportive company
Onsite parking

Responsibilities of a Children's Emotional Wellbeing Support Worker:

Supporting children and young people with their emotional wellbeing including the development of their emotional understanding and processing their circumstances both past and present
Acting as positive role model for both children and staff alike
Leading from the front, ensuring the children and team are supported
Working as a team supporting the Support workers, Manager and Deputy as required to ensure motivation and successful running of the home
Liaising with parents, teachers, social workers, Therapists, CAMHS etc
Assisting the children to become as independent as possible
Working therapeutically to support the children's emotional needs
Mentoring and educating the children and young people we support
Supporting day to day activities to help build their social and emotional skills
Keeping accurate records and reporting all relevant incidents
Managing and understanding behaviours of concern and the reasons for them

Requirements of a Children's Emotional Wellbeing Support Worker:

Must be a driver with access to their own vehicle
Ideally experience working in residential childcare setting or similar
Hold or be willing to work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
Experience is preferable but personal experience is welcomed and a relevant qualification such as a Psychology degree, Health and Social care qualification, SEN or Education qualification
Flexibility to work within a rota pattern

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£29,200.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits: