Residential Child Care Worker - Brighton, United Kingdom - Pink Tile Education - Sussex

Pink Tile Education - Sussex

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Brighton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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**Residential Child Care Worker (Youth Worker) - Start as soon as possible

Fulltime
Hove, East Sussex, UK.

Our Client is a fantastic, forward-thinking & ambitious therapeutic service for children.

They manage a set of residential children's homes for children & young people aged 5-16 who are in receipt of an EHCP because they experience a range of social, emotional and mental health difficulties or other associated difficulties.

In some cases, trauma, neglect & abuse are the main factors contributing to the young peoples requirements.

Our Client is expanding the school and they are looking for youth workers who will:

Have a desire to make a difference and a passion to support children and young people to achieve their dreams.
Like to have fun and enjoy the company of children and young people.
Be enthusiastic, committed and motivated to work as part of a dedicated team.
Be resilient & understanding of underlying social & emotional issues

Responsibilities in this role include:

Working and supporting children and young people to create positive outcomes and promote independence.
Direct practical interactions with children and young people including activities, cooking, personal care and engaging with the wider community.
Planning and coordination of activities.
Working to a high standard in line with OFSTED inspection framework requirements.
Engage in planning, implementation and delivery of care plans.
Working in partnership with other agencies.
Report writing and attending reviews as required.

You must be comfortable working with:

Violence/aggression
Complex social, emotional & mental health needs
Verbal abuse
You must have:
Resilience
Maturity
An understanding of how your behaviour can impact the pupil/s
Initiative to observe, learn & act

Starting Salary:
£103 per day

Contract Type:
Temp to perm (12 weeks probation period -> permanent contract or straight to perm

Working Hours: 40 hours per week (8hr shifts) (Monday to Friday, occasional Saturday with a day off in lieu)

Experience is not essential.

The school is committed to the development of our staff team and offer continual professional development including the opportunity to undertake Level 3 Diploma Working with Children and Young People, as well as an abundance of training to work safely and effectively in the homes.

There are incredible progression opportunities with the natural progression to become a
Therapeutic Carer after 6 months (by demonstrating work undertaken).

**Residential Child Care Worker (Youth Worker)

Start ASAP
Fulltime
Hove, East Sussex, UK.

Do you:

Want to make a real difference to young people's lives?
Have a professional and caring approach?
Easily build positive relationships with young people?
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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various background checks including obtaining a DBS, if they do not hold a valid certificate that is on the update service.