Bank Support Worker - Children's Services (ID : 359)

Swanton Care and Community; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Ipswich seeks a Children's Residential Support Worker. The successful candidate will support children and young people with Learning Disabilities and Autism, promoting independence and well-being. No specific experience is required as training will be provided. Key responsibilities include emotional support, facilitating social activities, and assisting with daily tasks. Ideal applicants will hold a relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or be committed to achieving one.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Learning Disabilities and Autism is beneficial.
• Willingness to undertake training and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower young people.
• Promote health and well-being, ensuring respect for individuality.
• Facilitate social, educational, and recreational activities.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Compassion

Commitment to support

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare / Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

We do not offer sponsorship

About you

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting children and young people to ensure that every moment matters?

To be successful in the Children's Residential Support Worker role, you will not necessarily need experience in residential childcare as all staff undergo a training programme and will be continuously supported by the management team. Ideally, you will:

• Hold or be willing to work towards a NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare / Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Have previous experience of supporting children and young people with Learning Disabilities, Autism and other needs.

We are looking for people who share our core values and are able to apply these to the work that they do. At the heart of our ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE we take in our services. 'Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy'

The role

Provide a high standard of support that enables our children and young people to be as independent as they can, learn and develop through education and experience, stay healthy and most importantly, have a fun, fulfilling life.

Key responsibilities

• Providing practical assistance and emotional support to empower our young people to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone’s individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they wish, in line with their individual support plans.
• Complete a range of records and documents.
• Promote the health, well-being, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people supported and ensure they are met in an inclusive way.
• Facilitating social, educational and play or recreational activities of their choice. Supporting them to maintain contact with families or significant others is a key priority.
• The role requires you to undertake all aspects of day to day household tasks such as cleaning, cooking and shopping. Our young people also need to be supported to manage their personal care and hygiene.