Children's residential Support Worker

Posted 27/06/2024 by Supply Staff Limited

Location:
Coventry, West Midlands (County)
Salary/Rate:
£15 - £20/hour Enhancements

Supply Staff is currently seeking candidates that are able to travel for work with accommodation paid for. This role involves providing support to children and young people facing complex emotional challenges on a temporary basis with opportunity to potentially go permanent, full-time basis, with pay of up to £20 per hour, inclusive of sleep-ins.

Role Overview:

As a Children's Residential Support worker, your primary responsibility will be to create a nurturing and secure home environment where children and young people can thrive. You will empower them to make positive choices, establish supportive relationships, and collaborate effectively with professionals and colleagues.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salaries: Recognising experience and qualifications with enhanced pay scales.
  • Comprehensive Training: Including thorough on boarding and ongoing development opportunities.
  • Opportunities to travel the country
  • Paid sleep-ins

Key Responsibilities:

  • Creating a Safe Environment: Ensuring children and young people feel safe and cared for.
  • Supporting Personal Growth: Assisting children in making positive life choices and thriving.
  • Building Strong Relationships: Establishing nurturing connections with the children.
  • Collaborating with Teams: Working effectively with a multidisciplinary team to support the children.
  • Effective Communication: Maintaining clear communication with children, colleagues, and professionals.
  • Maintaining Composure: Remaining calm and composed during challenging situations.

Desired Skills and Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Versatile Experience: Transferable skills from other sectors are highly valued.
  • Calm and Resilient: Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
  • DBS on update service. 
  • Able to travel
  • NVQ preferred.

This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to positively impact the lives of children and young people. If you possess the skills and dedication required and are committed to supporting vulnerable individuals, we encourage you to apply. For more information or to submit your application, please contact Supply Staff Ltd.

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Type:
Contract
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract Length:
Ongoing
Job Reference:
SWCoventry
Job ID:
221906772

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