Children's Support Worker

10 hours ago

Chelmsford, United Kingdom Kelwel Care Full time

**Job Title**:Youth Residential Support Worker
**Company**:Kelwel Care
**Location**:Great Dunmow
**Shift Pattern**:2 Days on, 4 days off (Sleep in Required)
**Hours**: 7:00 AM - 23:00PM
**Salary**:From starting £28,000.00

**About Kelwel Care**:
At Kelwel Care, we pride ourselves on providing safe and supportive environments for young people. Our mission is to empower children and adolescents, helping them to build resilience and achieve their full potential.

We are seeking compassionate, reliable and enthusiastic **Support Workers**to join our team in our **Ofsted-regulated** home in Great Dunmow.

**Role Overview**:
You will be working with young people up to 18 years old. You will play a vital role in supporting and helping them to build confidence, life skills, and resilience in a safe and supportive environment.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Provide emotional and practical support** to young people, promoting independence, personal development, and life skills.
- **Support with daily living tasks** such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning, appointments, and accessing education or work.
- **Maintain a safe, supportive environment**, responding to any potential safeguarding concerns and following all relevant policies.
- **Build positive, professional relationships**and contribute to care plans, key work sessions, and placement reviews.
- **Maintain accurate records**and work closely with social workers, education, and health professionals.
- **Promote a safe and supportive home** environment that meets safeguarding and health & safety standards.
- **Flexibility**ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts (where applicable).

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- **Experience**: Previous experience working with children or young adults in a similar role is highly desirable.
- **Education**: Relevant qualifications in youth work, social care, or a related field are preferred.
- **Skills**: Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to engage and motivate young people.
- **Attributes**: A proactive and energetic attitude, with a passion for working with young people. A commitment to being a positive influence and role model.
- **Requirements**: A valid UK driver's licence and a clear Enhanced DBS check or willing to complete one.

**What We Offer**:

- **Career Progression**: Opportunities for career advancement.
- **Job Satisfaction**: A chance to gain real job satisfaction.
- **Competitive Salary**: Plus optional overtime.
- **Professional Development**: Professional and personal development.
- **Qualifications**: QCF Level 3/4/5 qualifications funded & supported by Kelwel Care.

*_Please note Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and at present we do not offer sponsorship_

We look forward to hearing from you

**Kelwel Care -**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Licence/Certification:

- Full UK driving licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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