Children's Support Worker - Cardiff

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Your New Company

We are looking for experienced and motivated residential childcare officers to join a strong team within the Cardiff region. You will be ensuring that young people receive personalised and sensitive care that meets their various psychological, physical and health needs.

Your New Role

In the role of residential childcare officer, you will be supporting children aged 6 – 18 with emotional behaviour disorder and/or complex needs. You will actively support the individuals to achieve self-advocacy and promote independence. The role will also include involvement in education needs such as homework or revision.
You will be required to take on key worker responsibilities, building a strong relationship with the young people and implementing their personal care plans. You will be responsible for maintaining the supported living environment, including helping with cooking and cleaning.

In addition to this, you will provide access to the community, transporting young people to various activities and appointments.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

To succeed in the role of residential childcare officer, you will need a minimum on 1 years’ experience working directly with children with emotional behaviour disorder and complex needs. In addition to this, you will need experience dealing with challenging behaviour that can be displayed both verbally and physically.

You will also need the ability to stay calm and positive in challenging situations. It is essential for the role that you have a full UK driving licence and your own vehicle with business insurance.

What you’ll get in return:

  • Flexible working, ability to choose shifts as and when you are available
  • 30% enhancement on hourly rate after 8pm on weekdays
  • 50% enhancement on hourly rate on weekends
  • Sleep in Allowance
  • Free enhanced DBS check

What you need to do now:

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on 01792485970 and ask for Louis.

#4679845 - Louis Chapman

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