Children's Home Support Workers
Job Summary
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: 12.92-13.10ph (Circa 27k) Bonus
Locations: Maidstone Area Kent (Multiple Locations)
Hours: 3 Shifts Per Week (2 for Part-Time) / 8am-8:30pm or 8pm-8:30am (you receive your rota 4-6 weeks in advance and your shifts tend to be grouped together)
Our client a well-established childrens residential provider is seeking dedicated and compassionate Childrens Home Support Workers to support vulnerable young people aged 8-18. This role involves creating a safe stable and nurturing environment while promoting independence personal development and emotional wellbeing.
As a result of continued growth our client is seeking multiple hires providing you with a great opportunity to work with this progressive organisation.
The Role - Childrens Home Support Workers
You will provide high-quality care tailored to individual needs ensuring that all young people are treated with respect and given opportunities to make choices about their lives.
Key Responsibilities of a qualified Childrens Home Support Worker
- Support young people with health medical and physical care needs
- Arrange and attend healthcare appointments ensuring appropriate follow-up reporting
- Contribute to a positive 24-hour learning environment
- Maintain a structured safe and supportive living environment at all times
- Supervise and support young people during daily routines including before/after education and mealtimes
- Encourage independence including developing practical life skills such as cooking
- Contribute to care planning risk assessments and behaviour support strategies
- Attend and actively participate in team meetings and reviews
- Support and engage young people in recreational and social activities acting as a positive role model
- Plan and deliver structured evening and weekend activities including managing small activity budgets
- Support outreach work and attend home visits where required
We are seeking candidates who:
- Hold an NVQ Level 3 in childcare or health and social care (essential)
- You must hold a driving license and a vehicle (desirable)
- Have at least 1 year of recent experience in a relevant care setting
- Have experience supporting children with emotional behavioural social difficulties mental health needs and complex needs
- Willingness to do unsociable hours
Whats On Offer
- Competitive salary package
- 4 days a week off work
- 28 days annual leave
- Pension scheme
- A long-term career pathway within a growing organisation
- Ongoing professional development and funded training
Safeguarding Commitment
This organisation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.
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Required Skills:
Support Worker carer childrens residental house Residental worker
Key Skills
- Support Worker
- carer
- childrens residental house
- Residental worker
About Company
8 employees
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