Residential Support Workers and Senior Support Workers required for Childrens Homes in Hatfield & Bushey Hertfordshire
We are currently looking for dedicated, caring Support Workers to join our teams in Bushey and Hatfield Herts.
Children are typically aged between 11-18 and experience anxiety, mental health difficulties , occasional emotional distress and EBD. They are supported by nurturing staff who provide them with the love and security they need to grow, develop and recover from past experiences.
We are looking for caring children’s residential support workers committed to providing our young people with a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment and being a consistent role model in their lives.
Salary for Residential Support Worker and Senior Support Worker
Qualified Support Workers £23000-£26000 depending on experience and qualifications. Full training and progression.
Support Workers Days 37.5 -40 hours per week
0745 to 2000 Mix of 1 on 2 off 2 on 4 off 3 on 4 off
Senior Support Workers £26000-£28000
Successful candidates for Residential Support Worker and Senior Support Worker will:
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Be caring and compassionate
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Bring fun and laughter into the Home
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Be there to support children through the good times and the tough times
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Help children feel good about themselves and encourage them to try new things
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Listen when children want to talk
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Celebrate their achievements
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Support young people towards independent living.
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Assist is developing their self-belief and coping skills.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues and family members in meeting children’s needs.
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Support and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of all aspects in the home including cooking, cleaning and finances.
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Ensuring that the needs of the young people are being met and reviewing and recording changes to those needs.
Experience and qualifications required for Residential Support Worker and Senior Support Worker
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Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification is desirable for Support Workers but essential for Senior Support Workers, training will be available and you will be expected to complete a diploma after probation if you do not have already.
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Experience of supporting vulnerable young people within a residential care environment, or similar youth worker experience.
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You will be compassionate, resilient, committed to being a positive role model and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
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Flexible and able to work a residential care rota which includes evening, weekends and holiday periods and some sleep ins.
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Hold a valid UK driving licence.(essential)
This is a great opportunity for Residential Support Workers and Senior Support Workers to work for an Organisation who encourage progression.
For more information of this Support Worker Role and Senior Support Workers in Bushey and Hatfield contact Mick Hull 07789225501
or send your CV to mick.hull@fieldviewcarerecruitment.co.uk
To apply for this job email your details to mick.fieldviewcare@aol.com.
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