Children Support Worker

An opportunity has arisen for a Children Support Worker, to provide child centred support to children and young people at a small residential service in Keighley.

This service meets the needs of young people both on a social and emotional level.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Children Support Worker, who is a caring individual and passionate about providing an excellent level of care to children and young people.

It could also suit a graduate who would like to begin their career supporting children and young people and making a positive difference to their lives.

As a Children Support Worker, you will make positive relationships with the children and young people.

You will provide support that enables the young people to develop life skills, confidence and help improve their self esteem.

As a Children Support Worker, you will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people.

You will encourage the young people to partake in a range of activities and develop life skills that enhnace their quality of life.

The salary range does include some sleep ins.

Children Support Worker Role

• Support young people by showing awareness of their individual interests and preferences, by introducing them to a range of different experiences and enabling them to make informed choices wherever possible
• As a Children Support Worker, you will plan and organise activities on a daily basis as well as for special celebrations and festivals.
• To participate in holidays and a range of sporting and physical activities with children and young people.
• Work directly with young people in accordance with agreed individual programmes and strategies e.g. anger management, self esteem
• Consult in a meaningful way with young people and their families
• Follow their individual support plan and provide emotional support.

Children Support Worker Skills / Qualifications :

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) or earlier equivalent (NVQ) or willingness to attain this

Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate with residents, team members and other professionals such as social workers.

Exeperience in a residential setting or working and caring for young people with behavioral and emotional difficulties

Company

Child and young person centred charity, with an excellent reputation for providing support that enables young people to lead interesting and fulfilling lives.

This professional organisation provide full training and ongoing support for progression for Residential Children Support Workers.