Children's Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Leek, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Cream Health Care Full time

As a leading healthcare agency we are looking for experienced Children's Support Workers or Adult Support Workers looking for a new challenge, to join our team to work with one of our clients in a small residential children's home in Leek.

The home has six ensuite rooms for children and young people with learning disabilities and some complex needs. The home provides accommodation for both settled care, short breaks and outreach.

The role involves:

  • Working along with the team of Children's Support Workers to carry out personal care
  • Providing domestic duties such as meal preparation and cleaning whilst encouraging the children and young people to assist or prepare meals with your guidance
  • Provide a warm, safe and nurturing environment for the children and young people to grow
  • Community access when required
To be suitable for this role you will need to have:

  • At least 6 months experience caring for children and young people in a Children's Support Worker role or an Adult Social Care position
  • Previous experience with challenging behaviour and/or intervention training.
  • An enhanced DBS covering Children and Young People preferably with the update service
  • A passion to deliver great care and support to motivate and ensure the children thrive in their personal lives and also in their education
  • Good spoken English
  • A minimum of 3 year work history so references can be supplied.

Hours of Work:
Long Days, Lates, or Nights - you choose

In return you will receive:

  • Weekly pay direct into your bank account each Friday following the week you worked
  • 28 days annual leave pro rota. You accrue this based on the hours you have worked at 12% of your pay rate
  • Access to your rotas and payslips on line. This gives all the detail for the home you are working at for each shift including address, telephone number so you will always be in the know
  • Confirmation of all shifts you have accepted via SMS and online rostering system so if you have forgotten you only have to look at your phone
  • Support from the office to ensure you thrive in your role
  • Induction at the start of your first shift at a new home yes, including fire procedures


We are keen to hear from you if you have recent experience as a Children's Support Worker or Adult Support Worker sector willing to receive training and support to use your transferable skills based in Leek or any of the surrounding areas.


Job Types:
Temporary contract, Freelance, Permanent, Part-time, Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay:
£11.50-£12.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Leek, Staffordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

  • Healthcare: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID:
RWM/ST13
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