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SalaryAre you a qualified Children's Support Worker looking for a new opportunity to join a truly unique residential service who specialise supporting young people with EBD (Emotional Behavioural Difficulties) on a 2 to 1 basis?
I have an exciting opportunity for a COMMITTED and DETERMINED individual to join a residential service in Okehampton, as a Senior Children's Support Worker.
The service prioritise the needs and wants of their young people, and tailor the care & support they provide to motivate young people to take ownership of their own lives, while encouraging their learning and development.
Job Title: Senior Children's Support Worker
Salary: 28,275 - 30,450 (sleep allowance included)
Location: Okehampton (EX20 Postcode)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift pattern: 2 on 4 off
Contract: Permanent
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
Benefits:
- Opportunity to complete further NVQ qualifications all fully funded!
- 2-week induction package / Online and in house training fully funded!
- Overtime availability
- Free meals whilst on shift
- Casual dress code
- Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
- 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 support the manager and team in all aspects of the day-to-day operations, including managing staff teams, budgets and ensuring that the quality of the services provided meets expected care standards.
- 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 to promote their independence and well-being.
- Ensuring the safety of the young people 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.
- 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.
- Organise and participate activities and holidays, ensuring risk assessments have been followed.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years experience supporting children with SEMHD, and challenging behaviours ESSENTIAL
- Level 3 NVQ in Children & Young People or equivalent ESSENTIAL
- You must hold a Full UK Manual Driving Licence as you'll be required to transport young people from time to time ESSENTIAL
- Childrens Homes Regulations and Safeguarding knowledge ESSENTIAL
If you want to make a difference and support young people, whilst continuing a career in the health & social care sector as a Senior Children's Support Worker this is the PERFECT job for you!
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