Children’s Support Worker

Prestige Nursing; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Childrens Support Workers to make a significant impact in the lives of children and young adults. This role involves creating supportive relationships, managing behaviours, and nurturing clients towards positive futures. With a commitment to professional care and support, you will work in a dynamic environment that values your contributions. The position offers flexible shifts, weekly pay, and various employee benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the community. Join a team that prides itself on delivering exceptional care and support.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Blue light card

Free DBS check

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption schemes

Continued professional development

Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance line

Support from local branch team

Qualifications

• Substantial experience working with children, preferably in SEND settings.
• Essential: Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive and supportive environment for young clients.
• Establish boundaries and manage behaviours effectively.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience working with children

Driving licence

Job description

Childrens Support Workers

West Yorkshire – Various postcodes

After school hours, weekends and extra hours during school holidays

From £12.80 per hour / weekly pay

Drivers with a full UK driving licence are essential

Due to the nature of this role, we do require a substantial amount of experience working with children, preferably within SEND settings, however, many different aspects of experience can be considered.

About Prestige Nursing & Care Wakefield

Wakefield branch prides itself on the care they deliver in and around the community, with colleagues and clients having been with us for over 15 years! Whilst our branch is situated close to Wakefield City Centre, much of our work is in and around our towns and villages within West Yorkshire. We offer a variety of care services; however, we do pride ourselves on the excellent support and care we deliver, specialising in spinal injuries, complex care, and support work for children and young adults with an array of needs.

What our clients are looking for

As part of our team, we will all work together to create a positive and supportive environment where our young clients feel safe and supported. We aim to transform lives by being professional, caring, passionate and supportive. We will establish appropriate boundaries, manage behaviours effectively and nurture our young clients towards positive futures.

You will have the opportunity to make a huge difference in a child or young adult’s life. You will be committed to making a difference, this includes creating positive relationships with our clients and families, meeting their needs, and always having their best interests at the heart of what we do, this will enable our young clients to achieve their very best.

What we offer:

• A variety of shifts to suit your lifestyle.
• You will be paid the National Minimum Wage for all attended training sessions and shadow shifts.
• Work with our own clients, no agency work.
• Pension scheme
• Blue light card
• Free DBS check
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption schemes
• Continued professional development to support you & your career
• Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Refer a friend with the Care Friends mobile app and earn extra money – T&C’s apply
• Employee Assistance line – available 24/7 and fully confidential for our staff
• Support from your local branch team and out of hours support.

We’re looking for:

• Excellent communication skills
• A driver’s licence is essential
• Good professional and personal references

In line with CQC & Care Inspectorate regulations, we require and will undertake Enhanced DBS/PVG, Right to Work, Reference and Employment History checks in line with Government guidelines for this role and safer recruitment best practice.

As a Company we are unable to provide Sponsorship for overseas candidates. Applicants must have proof of right to work in the UK. It is a requirement to provide an overseas police check dated within the last 3 months of being in the UK if you have lived outside of the UK for longer than a year in the last 5 years.