Children And Family Support Worker ( Maternity Cover)

Ymestyn; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of care services in Cardiff is seeking a compassionate individual to provide person-centered care and support to children and their families. The ideal candidate will assist with daily living activities and deliver tailored care plans. This part-time, temporary role offers flexibility, with expected hours around 22 per week and a pay rate starting from £15,787.20 annually.

Benefits

Flexitime

Health & wellbeing programme

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for caring for others and improving their quality of life.
• Physically able to perform care duties, including manual handling.
• A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with daily living activities, including low level personal care.
• Provide companionship and encourage social interactions.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Manual handling

Literacy and numeracy

IT software knowledge

Education

Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Word

Job description

Job Purpose

To provide compassionate, person-centered care and support to individuals with varying needs, helping them achieve independence, dignity, and improved quality of life. This role involves working closely with children, their families, and other professionals to deliver tailored care plans. You will be required to undertake family contact sessions, whereby the candidate will be required to support/supervise sessions and complete well written reports.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Care and Support

• Assist children with daily living activities, including low level personal care.
• Support clients with mobility, ensuring safe use of aids and adaptations.
• Administer medication if required and approved by authorities.
• Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and dietary needs.
• Transportation.
• Assist young people with independent living.
• School Holiday Clubs.

Emotional and Social Support

• Provide companionship and encourage social interactions.
• Provide respite to carers/parents.
• Assist clients in accessing community resources, activities, and appointments.
• Offer reassurance and empathy during challenging times.

Household Support

• Help with light housekeeping duties, such as laundry and cleaning.
• Support with shopping and other household errands.

Record Keeping and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of care provided, including daily logs and incident reports.
• Complete family supervision reports.
• Report any concerns or changes in a client's condition to the supervisor promptly.

Compliance and Training

• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and relevant health and safety guidelines.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Respect confidentiality and safeguard client information as per GDPR and safeguarding regulations.

Person Specification

Essential

• Genuine passion for caring for others and improving their quality of life.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good understanding of safeguarding.
• Physically able to perform care duties, including manual handling.
• Reliability, patience, and a positive attitude.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills for record-keeping and reporting.
• A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Good working knowledge of IT software, such as Word, Microsoft Teams.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a care/supporting/supervising children and families role or similar setting.
• Registered with Social Care Wales.

Additional Information

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and further training that will be provided by the services. Flexible working hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From 15,787.20 per year

Expected hours: 22 per week

Benefits

• Flexitime
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

You have read the work expectations and acknowledge this role is majority a weekend role with the possibility that there may be week days work too.

Work Location: On the road