Children's Support Worker

Do you want to join a truly unique residential service that specialises in supporting young people with severe trauma to thrive and achieve their goals?

I have an AMAZING opportunity for a PASSIONATE and COMMITTED individual to join a residential service in the Taunton area as a Children's Support Worker.

The service tailors the care & support they provide, prioritising the needs and wants of their young people. You will motivate young people to take ownership of their lives while encouraging their learning and development.

**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**

Job Title: Children's Support Worker

Salary: £28,393- £29,683 (sleep allowance included)

Location: Taunton (TA7 postcode)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift pattern: 2 on 4 off

Contract: Permanent

Benefits:

• Opportunity to complete the Level 3 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded!
• 2-week fully funded induction package
• Online and in-house training tailored to help you support the young people in your care
• Overtime availability
• Free meals whilst on shift
• Casual dress code
• Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
• There are 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 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.
• Support the children and young people in the home and 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.
• Support taxing behaviour safely and sympathetically.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with the staff, parents, Social Workers and other professionals involved in the young people's lives such as Psychologists.
• Organise and participate in activities and holidays, ensuring risk assessments have been followed.

Requirements:

• You must hold a Full UK Manual Driving Licence as you'll be required to transport young people from time to time ESSENTIAL
• Experience working with Young People who display challenging behaviours DESIRABLE
• Already completed Level 3 NVQ in Children and Young People DESIRABLE
• We can only consider candidates who are 21 years old ESSENTIAL

If you want to make a difference and support young people, whilst starting a career in the health & social care sector as a Children's Support Worker this is the PERFECT job for you!

Click apply today!!