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Vetro Recruitment

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Ely

AI generated summary

  • You must have experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker, a Level 3 qualification, healthcare/social care experience, be a car driver, over 21, and able to commute to Ely, Cambridgeshire.
  • You will support management, mentor new staff, encourage independence in young people, ensure safety, maintain a homely environment, and collaborate with families and professionals.

Requirements

  • Experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker, or with Young People is ESSENTIAL
  • Level 3 qualification for Children and Young People is ESSENTIAL
  • Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is 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 Ely, Cambridgeshire

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
  • 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

FAQs

What is the location of the job?

The job is located in Ely, Cambridgeshire (CB7 Postcode).

What age group will I be working with?

You will be supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 18 years with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

What are the working hours for this position?

The hours are full-time with a shift pattern of 2 on 4 off, working from 8am to 11pm, with sleep shifts included.

Do I need a driving license for this role?

Yes, a full UK manual driver's license is essential as you will be required to transport young people.

What qualifications are needed for this position?

You must have a Level 3 qualification for Children and Young People and experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker or with young people.

What benefits are included with this job?

Benefits include NVQ qualifications fully funded, free meals on shift, casual dress code, company pension, 28 days annual leave, discounts for shopping and entertainment, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career development.

Is prior experience in healthcare or social care required?

Yes, experience within another healthcare or social care setting is essential for this role.

What responsibilities will I have as a Senior Children's Support Worker?

Responsibilities include leading shifts, mentoring new staff, encouraging activities, protecting young people's welfare, promoting independence, maintaining a safe environment, and developing relationships with staff and professionals involved in the young people's lives.

Is there an age requirement for this position?

Yes, applicants must be over the age of 21.

How can I apply for this job?

Interested candidates can click apply today to submit their application.

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)