Senior Children's Support Worker • Cardiff Vetro Recruitment
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nSenior Children's Support Worker with Vetro Recruitment in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom\n\nI have an AMAZING opportunity for a PASSIONATE and COMMITTED individual to join a residential service in Cyncoed, Cardiff as a Senior Children's Support Worker, supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 18 years with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). We are looking for an enthusiastic, resilient and motivated individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of young people; to enable them to develop socially, emotionally and behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for. Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full driver's licence** Salary: £31,971 - £36,195 (sleep allowance included) Location: Cyncoed, Cardiff (CF14 postcode) Hours: Full time - Permanent Shift pattern: 7.30am - 11pm sleep 7am - 11pm sleep 7am - 8am No two days are ever the same as a Senior Children's Support Worker, so you need to be happy to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. It is challenging, but incredibly rewarding work!! Benefits Getting paid to play computer games and go to theme parks! Opportunity to do the NVQ level 5 Children & Young People Management qualification - fully funded! Company pension 28 days annual leave Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinema's Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development Enhanced disclosure cost coverage Responsibilities To lead by example and support the management team to run the shift Take greater responsibility for mentoring and supporting newer staff members To encourage the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age. To keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes. To be able to deal with challenging behaviours when needed. Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare. Provide support for the children and young people in the home and promote their independence and well-being. Maintain a safe environment for the young people. Ensuring the safety of the students and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the individual's; care plan, guidelines, reward system and preferred method of communication. Supporting taxing behaviour safely and sympathetically. Develop and maintain good working relationships with the staff, parents, Social Workers and other professionals that may be involved in the young people's lives such as Psychologists. Requirements Experience as a Children's Support Worker, or with Young People is ESSENTIAL Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is ESSENTIAL Level 3 NVQ in Children & Young People ESSENTIAL If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 18 with EBD, whilst starting on a career path within health & social care as a Senior Children's Support Worker - this is the job for you! Click apply today!! "}