Job Description:

Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £31,493 to £34,495 (sleep allowance included)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and motivated individual to join a children’s residential service in High Wycombe as a Children's Residential Support Worker. This role involves supporting 12- to 18-year-olds with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

If you are outgoing, enthusiastic, and passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives, this could be the perfect role for you. You will have the chance to help young people develop socially, emotionally, and behaviourally in a safe and caring environment, all while enjoying a rewarding and dynamic work setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Encourage young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their own lives, appropriate to their age.
• Maintain a homely, friendly environment within the residential setting.
• Deal with challenging behaviours safely and sympathetically.
• Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
• Support young people in promoting their independence and overall well-being.
• Ensure a safe environment and keep up-to-date with individual care plans, guidelines, and communication methods.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with staff, parents, social workers, and other professionals involved in the young people's lives.

Requirements:

• Experience as a Children’s Residential Support Worker or with young people is desirable but not essential.
• Experience within healthcare or social care settings is advantageous.
• Must hold a full UK manual driving licence, as transportation of young people may be required.
• Must be over the age of 21.
• Ability to commute to High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

If you are passionate about supporting young people aged 12–18 with EBD and eager to start or develop your career in health and social care, apply today!

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