Children'S Residential Support Worker

I have an AMAZING opportunity for a PASSIONATE and COMMITTED individual to join a residential service in Bristol as a Senior Children's Support Worker, supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 18 years with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). We are looking for an enthusiastic, resilient and motivated individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of young people; and enable them to develop socially, emotionally and behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for. **Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full driver's licence** Salary: from - £31,350 Location: Bristol (BS1 postcode) Hours: Full time - Permanent Shift pattern: 2 on 4 off No two days are ever the same as a Senior Children's Support Worker, so you need to be happy to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. It is challenging, but incredibly rewarding work!! Benefits: * Getting paid to play computer games and go to theme parks! * Opportunity to do the NVQ level 5 Children & Young People Management qualification - fully funded! * Company pension * 28 days annual leave * Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinema’s * Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning * Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development * Enhanced disclosure cost coverage Responsibilities: * To lead by example and support the management team to run the shift * Take greater responsibility for mentoring and supporting newer staff members * To encourage the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age. * To keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes. * To be able to deal with challenging behaviours when needed. * Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare. * Provide support for the children and young people in the home and promote their independence and well-being. * Maintain a safe environment for the young people. * Ensuring the safety of the students and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the individual’s; care plan, guidelines, reward system and preferred method of communication. * Supporting taxing behaviour safely and sympathetically. * Develop and maintain good working relationships with the staff, parents, Social Workers and other professionals that may be involved in the young people’s lives such as Psychologists. Requirements: * Experience as a Children's Support Worker, or with Young People is ESSENTIAL * Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is ESSENTIAL * Level 3 NVQ in Children & Young People ESSENTIAL If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people between the ages of 8 – 18 with EBD, whilst starting on a career path within health & social care as a Senior Children's Support Worker - this is the job for you! 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