Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £31,493.40 to £34,495 (sleep allowance included)
Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? A leading specialist provider is seeking a dedicated Children's Residential Support Worker to join a friendly residential service in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.
This is an exciting opportunity to support young people aged 10-18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) in a nurturing and safe environment. If you enjoy activities like sports, arts and crafts, and theme park outings, this role offers a rewarding career where you can truly make an impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support young people in a fast-paced environment, encouraging their social, emotional, and behavioural development.
- Promote independence and well-being through therapeutic care and activity participation.
- Ensure the safety and welfare of young people by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of individual care plans and guidelines.
- Manage challenging behaviours safely and sympathetically, creating a secure environment.
- Develop positive relationships with staff, parents, social workers, and other professionals involved in the young people's lives.
- Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
- Maintain a homely, friendly atmosphere within the residential setting.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children and young people, or in social care, is desirable.
- Must hold a valid driver’s licence, as transportation of young people may be required.
- Over the age of 21.
- NVQ or QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People (desirable).
- Knowledge of mental health support work or related social care experience (desirable).
Additional Benefits:
- Free meals whilst on shift.
- Paid to participate in activities such as computer games, sports, and outings.
- Casual dress code.
- Company pension scheme.
- Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants, and cinemas.
- Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
- Opportunity for a £1000 pay rise upon qualifying in QCF.
- Support for career progression and earnings maximisation.
Closing Statement:
If you want to make a real, measurable difference in the lives of young people, this Children's Residential Support Worker role in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, could be your ideal career move.
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