Residential Worker - Children's home/Secure unit

Seven Social Care are working with Durham County Council looking for a Temporary Residential Worker in a Children's home/Secure Unit to start ASAP. The role: We are looking for a positive role model for vulnerable young people supporting them within a residential setting. Helping young people make progress towards positive outcomes in relation to health and wellbeing. Setting outstanding standards of practice outlined within the Children's Homes regulation 2015. Key Responsibilities: Good oral and written communication skills. Proven interpersonal skills Good role model for Young People. Ability to successfully engage with young people and staff of all levels. Ability to cope with stressful situations Ability to sensitively deal with emotional distress. Ability to take initiative. Applicant Requirements: Qualifications: 4 GCSEs (grade A - C) inc Maths and English or equivalent and NVQ Level 3 in Child Care or equivalent within this field or willingness to achieve within 18 months of commencement. Experience: Significant experience of working with young people/or young adults either in a voluntary or professional capacity. Experience of working within a team setting and experience of working with challenging behaviour in a professional setting. Compliance: Up to date DBS. Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently. Hours: The post requires the worker to work a rota including evenings, weekends and bank holidays as devised by the relevant manager, which may involve sleeping-in duties. Pay: Ranges between £11.88 to £23.76 depending of shifts. Working with Seven Social Care: Established in 2011, Seven Social Care is a leading provider of social care professionals to county councils, charities, hospitals, care homes and private organisations across the UK. Seven is the recruitment service that guarantees experienced, qualified and available staff exactly when you need them. Our expert talent acquisition team seamlessly connect professionals to all areas of social care; including Children and Adults, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Community, Support Work and everything in between. After being shortlisted for multiple awards in 2018, we are proud of our nationwide reputation for providing a world-class recruitment service that is underpinned by honesty, integrity and attention to detail. Refer a friend, family member or colleague for £250 If you're not the perfect match for this role, but you know a Support Worker who is, help them find their dream job by referring them to Seven Social Care. As a little 'thank you' from us, you will receive £250 for every referral that is successfully placed into a new role. For more exclusive Social Worker jobs, please visit our website by searching 'Seven Social Care' on Google, or call .