Children's Residential Support Worker

This is a fantastic opportunity for support workers to work with children aged 11-16 in a residential setting. The young people all have learning disabilities and need support in after school hours in order to help them achieve their potential. Duties: You will have the opportunity to support the young people in a variety of activities such as farming, baking and other activities which further their practical skills. Your will be responsible for the welfare and happiness of the children in after-school hours in their residential home. You will be building positive and supportive relationships with the young people by meeting their individual physical, emotional and behavioural needs. Requirements: Experience working with children in residential care or Experiance working with challenging behaviours Excellent communication Skills To have a passion for working with and caring for children and young people. NVQ Level 3 is advantageous Drivers are desirable but not essential Salary and shift details: £13,361 -£15,700 30 hours a week, leaving room for 2 sleeps (£74 per sleep) Shifts: Mixture of early and late shifts Rota given in advance This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89740381