Childrens Residential Support Worker

Castle View Group ,
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Salary: Up to £15 per hour

Overview

Castleview Group are looking for individuals who have previous experience working with children with emotional and behavioural problems. We are looking for someone who is knowledgeable, confident, friendly and positive to join our team working in residential children's homes accommodating children aged between 6-16 years. The children residing in the home may have emotional, social and behavioural difficulties. The Role Establishing positive relationships with young people and always offering them unconditional and positive regard. Meeting the physical, emotional, behavioural, cultural and educational need of young people. Acting as a role model and demonstrating appropriator pre-social ways of dealing with problems Ensuring that each young person's care plan is followed and amended as appropriate to reflect their changing needs. Helping young people gain self-control by challenging unacceptable behaviour and rewarding acceptable, pro social conduct Attending to practical matters in relation to childcare {cooking, cleaning etc} General Attending young people's meetings and contributing to them Receiving training appropriate to the role and maintaining an up to date training profile. Responsibility for the accurate maintenance of financial records appropriate to the duties of the post. Responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and colleagues in accordance with the requirements of the organisational Health and Safety Policies To carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the line manager Qualifications and Experience Essential Level 3 in Health & Social Care - Or working towards this Experience working with Children in a residential setting. What we offer you: Weekly pay Dedicated consultant with sector knowledge 24/7 support Continuous professional development This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89772335