Do you have a passion for working with children, helping them to recover, grow and develop and go on to achieve positive outcomes? Are you interested learning and developing within a therapeutic setting? Working in the Brighton area earning up £26,297 a year, you will be providing a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for young people.

Benefits
* Competitive salary inclusive of sleep-in rates.
* Opportunities for professional development and training.
* Supportive team environment
* Medical Insurance
* Free meals whilst on duty
* Longevity is rewarded yearly

Children Residential Support Worker role:
* Ensuring that a caring and stimulating environment is provided, which takes into account individual developmental needs and enables the young people to reach their potential.
* Planning and preparing activities that meet their needs and stimulates learning and integration.
* Develop a functional approach in young people who are likely to have been rejected or have serious issues in coming to terms with their behaviour.
* Support the young people to have equal opportunities to develop their independence & social skills in preparation for adult life.
* Ensuring placement plans are followed, policies, procedures, risk assessments and rotas are in place and education is supported.
* Dealing with challenging behaviour (verbally abusive, possibly threatening behaviour).

Your skills:
* Hold a Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People.
* At least 1 year of UK experience in a similar role.
* Strong understanding of the needs and rights of children and young people in care.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work flexibly, including sleep-in shifts as part of the role.

If you'd like more information or would like a confidential chat about this position please apply or get in contact with Heidi at Search Consultancy on 01293 848170 or email Heidi.chapman@search.co.uk

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.