Children Support Worker

CHILDREN RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER

JOB DETAILS

This private organisation offers a supportive and flexible environment in a Children Residential 24 hour Setting that values staff, promotes improvement and gives you a real opportunity to influence and achieve changing vulnerable young people's lives from all backgrounds and circumstances.

Their focus is to create brighter futures for vulnerable children and young people aged 11 to 16 years by providing safe supported accommodation, rehabilitation services, and assistance with employment, community integration and sustainable independent living.

Please understand that the job description is a framework for the responsibilities of this role, designed to adapt to the evolving needs of our residents.

LOCATION
Dunstable Luton

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Experience in Positive Behaviour Training
• Experience in supporting Young People of Mixed Sex
• Experience managing Emotional Behaviour Disorder
• Experience managing Challenging Behaviour in young people
• Experience in dealing with low to high Mental Health Needs
• Offering support plans to meet their changing needs in their everyday life
• Encourage the young people to make independent choices and take them out of their comfort zone so they can learn new things and become active members of the community
• Having a background in Children Residential Homes, YOT, County Lines, Mental Health & Autism is welcomed

To register with BS Social Care, you will need a minimum of 1 year’s experience working with Children and be able to supply 3 years' referencing. Minimum Qualification Required is an NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People. An enhanced DBS will need to be completed, which is a cost of £50, or if you have one on the update service, then this can be accepted.

ON OFFER FOR THE ROLE

• Must be Flexible - Mon - Sun shifts 07.30 - 20.00, 20.00 - 07.30 Waking Night, 19.30 - 23.00 + Sleep in until 07.30
• Accrued holidays
• Pension
• Competitive hourly rates £13.00

If you are interested in registering with BS Social Care for this role, please call 07483 919092 to speak to Terrence Brown or email your CV.