Children's Residential Support Worker

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Glossop, Derbyshire
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Salary: £21,136 - 24,508 per year

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POSITION: Children’s Residential Support Worker SALARY: £21,136 - £24,508 (Grading 1 – 3, up to 8 x sleep-ins/month £52.50/sleep-in). HOURS: Full-time LOCATION: Tameside & Glossop (SK13) An exciting opportunity to join a professional and successful team at Arnfield Care, competitive pay and attractive conditions. We are looking for enthusiastic and talented individuals committed to providing the highest level of care for our young people. Who we are: Arnfield Care established in 1997, provides high quality children’s residential care and education in a number of settings near Tameside & Glossop (SK13). We pride ourselves on being nurturing and supportive, and on using innovative strategies to engage young people and help them overcome disadvantage. We value diversity, commitment and experience in our staff team, and offer a competitive employment package that reflects this. Each staff member is treated as part of the team and is included in our vision of achieving outstanding outcomes for our young people. The role: Supporting children & young people aged 11 – 17 to overcome disadvantage and achieve short- or longer-term goals. Facilitating individual and group activities and other positive social development opportunities. Attending the home (including occasional residential camps & activity pursuits) as per rota requirements (08.00am – 17.00pm – 23.00pm). Acting as a Keyworker, supporting young people and promoting their care and welfare needs. Supporting necessary administration, including daily recordings and other regularised reports or meetings where required. Working with relevant agencies (Local Authority, Education, Police, YOT etc). Adhering to all Company policies and procedures. Participating in training as arranged by the Company. Ensure the security of the building or associated accommodation. Engage in regularised supervision. Benefits: Competitive pay. Induction training and ongoing CPD. Comprehensive training package including the opportunity to participate in relevant NVQ training to achieve qualifications. 28 days paid holiday Access to company pension scheme Employee Perk & Discount Scheme, Employee Assistance Package, incorporating Health & Wellbeing Benefits. The ideal candidate: Essential requirements – Resilience and professional working ethos Drive and determination to improve outcomes for vulnerable young people Ability to, or experience of working with children and/or teenagers Enjoy or have a passion for education activity & the outdoors Appointments subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring clearance & min 2 employment references Good verbal and written communication skills Full UK or EU driving licence (ideal 12 months ) Age 22 (occupational requirement) Eligible to work in UK Desirable requirements (not essential as training provided)- Suitable transferable skills from previous roles Knowledge & experience of the management of behaviour that challenges Relevant qualifications e.g. NVQ 3, Health & Social Care etc Ability to understand and contribute to care planning and other regulated activities. Disclosure & Barring All appointments of staff are subject to receipt of Disclosure and Barring information, and at least two Employers, or, other suitable references, to help assess the suitability of applicants for positions of trust. Disclosure and Barring Service information will be managed in accordance with the company’s GDPR guidance on use, storage, retention and disposal of disclosures, and disclosure information. In order to apply please send a C.V and covering letter by clicking on the apply button below. Keywords: Children Services, Childrens Residential Care, Residential Support Worker, Childrens Care Worker, Childrens Carer, Senior Support Worker, Children’s Residential Care & Education, Education Services, Youth Services, Youth Activities, Outdoor Education Support, Children’s Residential Care Vacancies, Senior Care Worker, Childrens Residential Mentor. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89666269

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