Casual Family Support Respite Worker

TN United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Casual Family Support Respite Worker to join their dedicated team in Bradford. This role offers a unique chance to make a positive impact on the lives of children with disabilities, providing essential support during their short breaks. You will engage with young people, fostering socialization and community interaction while ensuring their well-being and personal care needs are met. Flexibility is key, as shifts can vary from one shift per month to three per week. If you are passionate about child care and eager to contribute to a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old and have NVQ Level 3 in care of children.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams and supporting young people's needs.

Responsibilities

• Support young people during stress or anxiety and assist with personal care.
• Promote socialization and community interaction during short breaks.

Skills

Child Care Experience

Communication Skills

Ability to Support Young People

Teamwork

Crisis Management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care of Children and Young People

Job description

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Casual Family Support Respite Worker, Bradford

Department of Specialist Services to Children

Children with Disabilities – short breaks

Band 8, scp 17: £13.91 per hour

Casual hours as and when required

Based at Homes providing short breaks to children with physical and learning disabilities based in Bradford and Keighley

The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer-facing posts must be assessed to establish their fluency in English. The criteria under special knowledge and experience outlined in this advert specify the expected level of fluency. Please provide examples in your application.

Do you have any spare time?

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced and qualified child care workers to support established teams as and when required at Clockhouse, Wedgewood, Valleyview, and BEST in our learning disabilities specialist provisions. It can be as little as one shift per month up to three shifts per week.

Our services include residential short break services across the district, such as overnight stays, holiday day care, and after-school visits. Your role will support and enhance the young people’s time away from their family home, promoting socialization and community interaction.

Some young people may present challenging behaviors or have complex health needs requiring specialist training and support, including:

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder
• Profound multiple learning disabilities
• Profound multiple physical disabilities

Candidate requirements:

• Must be over 18 years old
• Must have NVQ Level 3 in care of children and young people or equivalent
• Work shifts including weekends and bank holidays, with regular unsociable hours
• Willing to undertake training and development
• Support personal care needs of young people
• Support young people during stress or anxiety
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to nurture and support children and young people, ensuring a clean environment and meeting their needs
• Willingness to work with young people who communicate and interact through their own methods and may not follow social conventions
• Complete mandatory and role-specific training
• Open to learning intensive interaction techniques and approaches, able to stay engaged in repetitive situations

Note: An enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure & Barring Service will be undertaken. Recruitment involves safeguarding interviews, formal interviews, and extensive checks.

For further information, contact Paula Denny, Assistant Manager at Clockhouse, Oakworth Road, Keighley, BD21 1QX. Tel: [phone] or email.