Childrens Senior Residential Support Worker

Job Description

Are you a Childrens Residential Care worker looking to step up to a Childrens Senior Residential Support Worker job Or are you already a Senior Childrens Residential Support worker looking for a new opportunityI have a fantastic opportunity for Childrens Senior Residential Support Worker to join one of the UKs leading Childrens Residential Service providers in a stunning rural location, just off the M4 in Cardiff. Your role will be to support the manager in theday to day running of the service, which supports young people between the ages of 10 - 16 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and of course feed the many pets that also live at the home!**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full drivers licence and a car and hold the NVQ Level 3 Children & Young People qualification**Delivering the highest levels of care and support to the young people through the provision of leadership, direction, and management of the residential childrens service. You will have the children and quality at the heart of your values, and the vision toinspire and support the young people to lead happy and successful lives. The ideal candidate for this position will have strong leadership and managerial skills and experience leading within a residential home for children & young people with EBD.Job Title: Childrens Senior Residential Support Worker Salary: £26,412 - £30,635 (sleep allowance included) Plus overtime available! Location: Aberdare Hours: Full time, varied shift pattern including weekends and sleeps Shift pattern: 7.30am - 11pm sleep 7am - 11pm sleep 7am - 8am Benefits:

• Getting paid to play computer games and go to theme parks!
• Opportunity to do the NVQ level 5 Children & Young People Management qualification - fully funded!
• Company pension
• 28 days annual leave
• Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinemas
• Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
• Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Responsibilities:

• To lead by example and support the management team to run the shift
• Take greater responsibility of mentoring and supporting newer staff members
• 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 to promote their independence and well-being.
• Maintain a safe environment for the young people.
• Ensuring the safety of the students and maintaining an up to date knowledge of the individuals; 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 peoples lives such as Psychologists.

Requirements:

• NVQ or QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People is ESSENTIAL
• Experience in a residential childrens home environment is ESSENTIAL
• Full Driving Licence is ESSENTIAL as you may be required to transport the children from time to time

Can you deliver a holistic and integrated approach to care and really make a difference to the young people with Emotional Behavioural DifficultiesIf this sounds like your dream role, we would love to hear from you. Click the APPLY now! www.vetrorecruitment.co.ukVetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.