Bank Children's Support Worker

Jane Lewis Healthcare Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible bank shifts

Weekly pay

Free enhanced DBS check

Free training opportunities

Office support

Refer a Nurse bonus

Job summary

Jane Lewis Healthcare Recruitment is recruiting experienced Bank Children's Support Workers for Buttons Residential Service in Swindon. The role offers flexible bank shifts, weekly pay, free enhanced DBS checks, training and a supportive office team.

Applicants must be over 23, have UK work rights, and at least 1 year of relevant experience, including SEN exposure, plus a Level 2 childcare qualification. Join a team dedicated to caring for children with complex health needs and supporting their

Qualifications

• Applicants must be over 23 years old.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have at least 1 year's prior experience working with children in the UK.
• Experience working in a SEN setting.
• Minimum Level 2 Childcare Qualification.
• Experience with challenging behaviour and learning disabilities.
• Demonstrate genuine passion and empathy for healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Providing practical care and support to children and young people.
• Helping them take part in everyday activities, play and outings.
• Encouraging independence, choice and social interaction.
• Following individual support plans and keeping accurate records.

Job description

Bank Childrens Support Worker

Service Location: Swindon

Pay: From £18.22 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay

Reference: CSW/SWINDON/1

We are looking for experienced Children's Support Workers to join the bank team at Buttons Residential Service in Swindon.

We are offering an exciting opportunity providing support and specialist residential care for children and young people with complex health conditions, such as brain injuries, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities or other complex needs. Please note that for this role we can only accept applicants over 23 years old with experience working with Children or SEN experience, due to the clinical needs of the service users.

What we can offer you:

• Flexible bank shifts to fit around your availability
• Weekly pay
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Free training and development opportunities
• A friendly office team to support you with every shift
• £500 Refer a Nurse bonus*

What you'll be doing:

• Providing practical care and support to children and young people
• Helping them take part in everyday activities, play and outings
• Encouraging independence, choice and social interaction in ways suited to their age and needs
• Providing or prompting personal care when requiredFollowing individual support plans and keeping accurate records

What you'll need:

• To be over the age of 23 to apply
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Have 1 year's prior experience working with children within the UK
• Have experience working win a SEN setting
• Minimum Level 2 Childcare Qualification Required
• Have experience with challenging behaviour and learning disabilities
• Have a genuine passion working in the healthcare sector and empathy towards others

All applicants will be required to complete PEG training, Suppository training and Team Teach.

We cannot offer sponsorship for this role.

This is flexible bank work, with shifts offered according to the needs of the service.

*terms apply