Senior Support Worker

Overview

Job Title: Senior Children’s Support Worker

Location: Bristol, BS1, United Kingdom

Salary: £30,800 – £32,000 (sleep allowance included)

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and support the management team during shifts
• Mentor and support new staff members
• Encourage young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their lives, depending on their age
• Maintain a homely, friendly environment within the homes
• Deal with challenging behaviours safely and sympathetically
• Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare
• Support young people in developing independence and well-being
• Ensure a safe environment and keep up-to-date with individual care plans and guidelines
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with staff, parents, social workers, and other professionals such as psychologists

Requirements

• Experience as a Children’s Support Worker or with young people is essential
• Experience within healthcare or social care settings is essential
• Level 3 NVQ in Children & Young People is essential
• Full UK driver’s licence is mandatory due to job requirements
• Resilience, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for supporting young people

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and want to start or develop your career in health and social care, this Senior Children’s Support Worker role in Bristol is ideal for you. Join us and help shape brighter futures for young people with EBD.

Vetro 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.

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