Job Description
Jump Lane Recruitment are currently recruiting a Residential Support Worker who personally wants to make a difference in the lives of young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties.
The Client
Our client is a privately run provider of Residential Child Care supporting young people within the Looked After Child / Children Looked After system. They are passionate about ‘creating positive outcomes’ for all our children and young people. A provider of Residential Care and Educational Services for young people aged 8 – 18 years.
Hours
40 hours a week (with opportunities to pick up overtime) there will be a requirement to carry out sleep-ins on rota where additional payment will be made.
Residential Support Worker Role Purpose
As a Residential Support Worker you will be providing a combination of support and domestic care. You will be empathetic and understanding of the trauma those in your care have suffered which can manifest in very challenging behaviours.
- Meeting the physical, emotional, behavioural, cultural and educational needs of our young people
- To work within the child protection/safeguarding policy and practice
- Engaging with the children and young people and being proactive
- Providing support for young people in all aspects of their education and extra-curricular activities
- Giving advice and support on daily activities & instilling life skills
- Helping young people gain self-control by challenging unacceptable behaviour and rewarding acceptable, pro-social conduct
- Ensuring that each young person’s care plan is followed and amended as appropriate to reflect their challenging needs
- To work alongside the young people to help develop a true sense of identity and feel of self-worth.
What We Are Looking For
You must be at least 23 years of age and have the following:
- 12 months experience working within a care setting with young people or challenging behaviour (preferred but not essential)
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
- Previous experience working with Young People with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties.
Up to £24,300 per year dependent on experience & qualifications.
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