Children's Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Seaford BN JY, United Kingdom Rubicon Children & Family Services Ltd Full time £72,800 per year

Who we are:

Rubicon Children & Family Services (RCFS) provide safe, warm, and nurturing therapeutic homes for children with complex emotional and attachment needs to live in. We aim to help our children to achieve, grow and lead full and happy lives. Our homes all hold Ofsted ratings of Good or Outstanding.

At RCFS, we look for well-rounded adults with a variety of skills and experience, but above all, the right attitude and nature. We are looking to hear from adults who are kind, patient and resilient and we recognise that there are many routes into this work. If you have an interest in supporting children and young people, we would like to hear from you, even if this is different from your previous roles.

The Role:

We are seeking four support workers to join the team in our new therapeutic home in Seaford. The successful candidates will work under the direction of the Management Team to lead an effective service in supporting our children on a day-to-day basis with a range of complex therapeutic needs.

All roles include shift work including weekends and sleep in responsibilities.

The Benefits:

  • Career Development including NVQ Level 3 and up.
  • Extensive training opportunities and career progression.
  • Set shifts so you can plan ahead
  • A dedicated team to support you.
  • Ongoing therapeutic training and support.
  • Ofsted related bonus scheme.

The Requirements:

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Empathy and compassion.
  • Experience of the demands of care work.
  • Self-motivated & well organised.
  • Able to provide effective day to day leadership and use own initiative.
  • Able to demonstrate some therapeutic understanding.
  • Flexibility to respond to the changing needs of those we support.
  • Available to work on a set Rota basis, including sleep in duties (all shift patterns remain the same, and are predictable for the long term to allow our team to organise their own childcare and needs).

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations and ensure the well-being of children in therapeutic care.
  • Administer medication and manage care plans in accordance with established protocols.
  • Provide support in behaviour management and assist with meal preparation.
  • Maintain clear communication with team members and families regarding care strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, including first aid procedures.
  • Foster a nurturing environment that promotes emotional and physical development.

We would like to encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to become part of our established and respected Therapeutic Community. If you would like more information you can call or message Susie on

Email for an application pack.

This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender's act.

All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £14.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Sick pay

Education:

  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

  • Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

  • English (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)
  • NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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