Job Description

Youth Residential Support Mentor.

Great Dunmow.

Are you

fun

and

energetic

? Do you have what it takes to be one of our Residential Support workers?

If you class yourself as someone that goes above and beyond for young people then we would love to hear from you!

Working as part of a professional team to promote and provide the highest standard of care for young people. Communicating effectively with children and young people and understand and empathise with their needs. Empowering young people to grow into confident and resourceful young adults who understand and take responsibility for their own behaviours. Communicate effectively with multi agencies within the social care sector, ensuring the transparency of the company is delivered consistently throughout. Offering advice, guidance and signpost to other organisations they can access. Experience of dealing with challenging behaviour. Knowledge of the main issues effecting young people today. Supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Helping promote a stimulating, caring and culturally appropriate environment for the young people. Providing practical and emotional support to young people. Demonstrating empathy, compassion, resilience and positive parenting skills even under challenging conditions. Work closely with young people, their families and professionals. Organising and facilitating social activities and health appointments. Maintaining the home (laundry, cleaning, shopping etc.). You be organised, committed and passionate about the work you do. All applicants must have a valid full manual UK/EU driving licence and be over the age of 21 (in accordance with The Children's Homes England) Regulations 2015). Experience of working or engaging young people
What we offer...

Excellent career progression. A chance to make a real difference to the lives of the children. A chance to gain real job satisfaction. Competitive salary plus optional overtime. Commitment to professional and personal development through extensive training. Opportunities to develop your understanding of Therapeutic Child Care. QCF Level 3/4/5 qualifications paid for and supported by Kelwel Care. Enrolment onto Pension scheme.
We look forward to hearing from you!

Kelwel.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person