Care and Support Worker
Care and Support Worker
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Job Description
Job Purpose
- To provide dedicated one-to-one care and support to a child with specific needs promoting their well-being independence and safety in a nurturing and structured environment. This role involves working closely with family members and professionals to implement care plans and ensure the child s emotional physical and developmental needs are met.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Deliver consistent person-centred care tailored to the individual child s needs.
Support with personal care tasks sensitively and in line with the child s preferences and abilities.
Assist the child with daily routines including dressing meals hygiene and bedtime.
Encourage and facilitate play learning and social interaction appropriate to the child s age and development.
Accompany the child to school appointments or community activities ensuring safety and engagement.
Follow care plans and behaviour support strategies as directed by health or education professionals.
Monitor and record the child s progress behaviour and well-being.
Communicate effectively with family members professionals and other support staff.
Maintain a safe clean and stimulating environment.
Respond calmly and appropriately to any emotional or behavioural challenges.
Safeguard the child s welfare at all times following safeguarding policies and procedures.
Essential Experience
Experience working with children particularly in a care support education or health setting.
Understanding of child development and the importance of consistent routines.
Awareness of safeguarding and child protection principles.
Patience empathy and a nurturing attitude.
Ability to work independently and adapt to the child s changing needs.
Strong communication and record-keeping skills.
Desirable Qualifications
Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent.
Paediatric First Aid training.
Experience supporting children with additional needs (e.g. autism ADHD physical disabilities).
Medication administration training.
Employment Type
Full Time
