Residential Support Worker

Do you want to work with children who have had difficult starts to life? Are you empathetic, enthusiastic and want to make a difference? Do you have experience working with young people, youth or children? Apply here!

My client, a national provider who support children and young people who have suffered abuse, neglect and have developed behavioural difficulties, are looking to hire Support Workers in their purpose-built children's home in Newport.

The home delivers personalised, therapeutic support to young people aged between 8-18 years old who display emotional, behavioural difficulties to help them move forward from their difficulties. The Support Workers are integral to the development of the young people.

Our Residential Support Workers receive specialist training in respect of early trauma, CSE, HSB, Children's rights and participation. We work to a multi-disciplinary approach with clear measurable outcome.

The Support Worker job is a permanent full-time job paying £23,412.00 plus £67.50 sleep-in (approx. 8pm, £5,940pa) My client will consider applications from graduates with relevant degree, candidates with no practical experience but genuine passion for working with young people.

The successful candidate must have

• Experience working with children or young people in some capacity (children's social care, youth work, volunteering, education or interest in psychology, youth development and vulnerable young people)
• Flexibility to work shifts including weekends, evenings, nights and sleep ins.
• Positive mentality who is resilient, empathetic and has a genuine passion for improving outcomes of young people.
• Clean DBS

If you are looking for your new career path which is challenging but highly rewarding with fully funded qualifications, apply here!

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