Residential Children's Support Worker
We are proud to be working with a well respected and fast growing social care provider in Sussex for a brand new 2 bed home for young people 11-16 years old North Chailey
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment supporting young people to become independent and building invaluable relationships and trust. The young people you will be supporting may have suffered trauma, loss, child sexual exploitation and may be present emotional and behavioral difficulties.
The role is on a full time basis and offers a very competitive salary as well as excellent training, support from an experienced passionate management team and genuine opportunity's for progression as the company grows.
Previous experience of working within a residential childcare setting is preferred but consideration will be given to those with 6 months experience in similar social care areas who can demonstrate a genuine desire for this role.
Key Skills
- Sensitivity and understanding
- Listening skills
- Ability to work well with others
- Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Desire to help people
- Excellent verbal communication skills
Requirements
- Good written and spoken English
- Right to work in the UK full time (sponsorship is not available)
- Experience in Residential Care or similar environment
- NVQ Level 3 in Children's and Young People's Workforce (preferable)
- Flexibility to work on a rolling rota to include sleep ins and weekends
- Full clean UK driving license
- Own transport to commute due to rural location of service
Pay: £34,450.00-£36,250 per year dpendent on experience and qualifactions
Hours
Hours of work are 0800-2300 Sleep in with an average of 42 hours per week plus sleep ins, working a five week rolling rota pattern of 2 days on, 3 days off which will include some weekends.
Can you deliver a positive, compassionate and supportive approach to really making a difference to the lives of children?
If this sounds like your dream role, I would love to hear from you click apply now or call our friendly team for more information.
Support Worker / Social Care / Young People / Mentor