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Vetro Recruitment

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Cambridge

AI generated summary

  • You need experience with young people or in healthcare/social care, a driving license for transportation, must be over 21, and able to commute to Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.
  • You will engage young people in activities, manage challenging behaviors, ensure their safety, support independence, and collaborate with staff and professionals for their well-being.

Requirements

  • Experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker, or with Young People is desirable but not essential.
  • Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is desirable but not essential.
  • You must be a car driver as you will be required to transport young people from time to time.
  • You must be over the age of 21.
  • You must be able to commute to Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.

Responsibilities

  • 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 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.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Children's Residential Support Worker position?

The salary range for the Children's Residential Support Worker position is £28,558 - £32,986, which includes a sleep allowance.

What location is the job based in?

The job is based in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.

What are the working hours for this position?

The position is full-time with a 3-week rolling rota shift pattern.

Are there any specific requirements for applicants regarding driving?

Yes, applicants must have a full UK manual driver's licence as driving is required to transport young people.

Is previous experience necessary for this role?

Previous experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker or with young people is desirable, but not essential.

What qualifications can I gain while working in this role?

You will have the opportunity to complete the Level 3 + 4 Children & Young People qualification, which is fully funded by the employer.

What benefits are offered to Children's Residential Support Workers?

Benefits include free meals while on shift, a casual dress code, a company pension, 28 days annual leave, and access to shopping and restaurant discounts, among others.

What is the age requirement to apply for this role?

Applicants must be over the age of 21.

What is the culture like within the residential service?

The service aims to maintain a homely, friendly culture and environment for the young people.

How can I apply for this position?

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, you can click apply to submit your application today!

Vetro Recruitment

Our mission is to provide a clear and transparent recruitment service to the social care, nursing & education sectors.

Human Resources
Industry
11-50
Employees
2015
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Vetro Recruitment’s mission is to be the most recommended Health, Social Care and Education recruitment agency in the UK. We believe the hundreds of 5-star reviews left by our clients and agency workers illustrate we are delivering on our mission. **4-day week employer** Our business is built around nurturing our 3 C’s, Clients, Candidates (agency workers), and Colleagues. In order to continue to provide an outstanding level of service and deliver on our mission, we must look after all three. Underpinning this delivery is living by our company core values. Honest and trustworthy Investors in people Professional and reliable Ethical Experts in our field Progressive and innovative Striving for perfection Placing with pride Having fun Why work with us? As an approved supplier to all major public and private frameworks as well as multiple SME’s, we can offer a huge variety of temporary and permanent opportunities to those seeking work in our sectors. We value our agency workers and offer a highly competitive benefits package including: Free Weekly PAYE Pay Flexible Hours Fantastic Rates of Pay Holiday Pay & Contributed Pension Ongoing Comprehensive Training Vetro shift booking app 24/7 Support Line Golden Ticket Draw to Win £500 quarterly Public frameworks we are approved on: NHS Wales Clinical and Healthcare Staffing Framework NHS Crown Commercial - Provision of Clinical and Healthcare Staffing (RM6161) The NPS Supply Teachers Framework for Wales Crown Commercial - Supply Teachers and Temporary Staff in Educational Establishments (RM3826) If you are an organisation looking to partner with a specialist recruitment agency that gives you access to the leading talent in your sector and allows you time to do what you do best, partner with us today. Quality Safeguarding is our number 1 priority. We have numerous quality stamps that highlight our robust processes and compliance procedures. REC Gold standard audited NHS audited BEIS audited ISO9001(in progress)