Residential Childcare Support Worker

We are recruiting for a Support Worker to join a fantastic residential service for children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The role is based in Clacton-on-Sea and within easy commute of Colchester, Ipswich and Braintree. Our client is an established provider of Residential Childcare with a proven record of creating home environments that exceed children’s needs. They facilitate children in their care to express their characters, establish their independence and become their own person. As a Support Worker you will be making a huge difference to lives of children with who have suffered trauma and abuse. The role includes: ·Organising and accompanying the young people on social activities and appointments ·Helping the young people to over come difficulties or disadvantages holding them back from fulfilling their potential ·Recording the young persons activity & reporting key aspects of their care ·Promoting the young persons independence and developing their life skills Whilst the role has it’s challenges, the results you will see from the children you work with offer incomparable job satisfaction. Could this be you? · 6 months experience working in a residential children's home (Essential) · Full driving licence with access to own transport (Essential) · Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or related qualification (Preferred) If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: · Market leading rates of pay with additional over time opportunities · On-going career progression including the opportunity to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare · Flexible working hours · Generous Holiday entitlement · Minimum 2% pension contributions · Extensive in-house training If this could be you, please don’t hesitate and apply immediately The successful applicant will be appointed subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/86324361