Children's Support Worker

This job suits candidates who would like to start a fresh rewarding career or possibly someone who would like to join a progressive company with genuine career growth model by way of continuous training.

Competitive salary & Genuine fast track career progression

Responsible for working alongside Manager in children's residential home. Ensuring that our service users receive the highest standard of support/care appropriate to their individual needs.

Shift patterns:

* Shifts can be subject to rota change to meet the needs of the home.

* Shift time = 07:30 am - 23:00 pm

* 6-8 sleep-ins per month required.

Main Responsibilities for a Children's Home Support worker

* Being ambitious for young people, helping them achieve their goals and engagement

* Build and develop relationships with our young people and encourage them to participate fully in the opportunities offered within the home.

* Plan and participate fully in a working rota, this will include evenings, sleep inns and weekends

* Build strong working relationships with external agencies such as Local Authorities and other Health/Social Care professionals

* Conduct formal key work sessions with young people and produce reports for each session

* Be responsible for the effective Safeguarding of the young people within your care and understand how to raise any concerns

* Support our young people with everyday day tasks such as cooking, cleaning, medical appointments, meetings etc.

Requirements for a Children's Home Support worker

* Diploma in Level 3 in Children and Young People Workforce (Preferred)

* Experience of working with young people that have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties (desirable)

* Full driving licence

* Ability to work shifts and sleep ins

Benefits

* Bonus scheme

* Discounted/free food

* On-site parking

* Employee High street and Online shopping discounts