Children's Residential Support Worker

We have a BRILLIANT opportunity for a Children's Support Worker to join a FANTASTIC 3-bed residential children’s home in Gloucester. You’ll be supporting young people between the ages of 5-18 years old with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours.

We are looking for PASSIONATE, COMMITTED, and MOTIVATED individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of young people; to enable them to develop socially, emotionally and behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for.

Job Title: Children's Support Worker Salary: £31,000 – £35,000 (Inclusive of sleeps)
Location: Gloucester (GL4 postcode)
Contract: Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week Shift pattern: 3-week rolling rotation

Due to the nature of the job we will only accept candidates who hold a Full UK Driving Licence

• Getting paid to go on bike rides and go to theme parks!
• Opportunity to do the QCF Level 4 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded!
• Company pension
• 28 days annual leave
• 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

• 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 young people.
• Ensuring the safety of the students 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 involved in the young people’s lives such as Psychologists.

• Experience as a Children's Support Worker, or with Young People is desirable but not essential.
• Experience with in another healthcare or social care setting is desirable but not essential.
• You must be a car driver as you will be required to transport young people from time to time.
• You must be over the age of 22.
• You must be able to commute to Gloucester.

If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people between the ages of 8 – 18 with EBD, whilst starting on a career path within health & social care - this is the job for you!

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