Children's Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Potton Services Ltd Full time

Job description

Children's Care Assistant job description

Who we are:


Potton Group is an Independent agency specialising in the care of children, young people, offering respite and personal care in the community.

Potton Services has a team of support workers, carers and health care assistant that are experienced in the child care sector.

We provide care and support to children with; learning difficulties, autism, medical and complex needs.

Who we are looking for:


Potton Services is currently looking for a small team of experienced Children's Support Workers to support a Non-verbal young person with Autism, Challenging Behaviours, and ADHD.


Your role will be to offer parents respite and taking the young person out in the community, help support social interactions, as well as supporting the YP meet their personal care needs.


Working hours:

Term time
Monday - Friday - 7.30am -8.30am x 2 carers

Monday - Friday - 3pm-8pm x 2 carers

Saturday
  • 10am4pm x 2 carers
Sunday

  • 10am4pm x 2 carers
Total hours per week - 84

Can be offered in patterns below.
4 workers x 21 hours per worker per week

3 workers at 28 hours each per week

2 workers x 42 hours each per week

Non Term time

Monday to Sunday 10am-7pm x 2 carers
Total hours per week - 126

5 workers x 25.5 hours per worker per week.

4 workers x 31.5 hours per worker per week

3 workers at 42 hours each per week

To be considered for this vacancy you will have to have:

  • Experience is essential in working with children with challenging behaviours
  • Driving licence essential (It is a difficult location to access without driving)

What we are offering:

£13 per hour
Mileage allowance

Self-employed/zero hour contract

Free training (Including Care Certificate)

How to apply:

Job Type:
Freelance

Work Location:
One location

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Freelance

Salary:
£13.00 per hour

Work Location:
One location
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