Children’s Short Break Support Worker

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Camborne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join Gwyn Dowr, a small two-bed residential short-break home regulated by OFSTED in Cornwall. The role focuses on providing a warm, safe, and supportive environment for children and young people with complex health needs and learning disabilities.

Successful candidates will join a committed team, with supervision and training provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 in Child Care/ Level 3 Diploma in Residential social care or equivalent.
• Experience of caring for children with health needs / learning disability.
• Previous experience of working with children and young people in a health, social care, education setting.
• Evidence of continued training/professional development.
• Experience of working within a residential home or short break provision.
• Training to Level 3 in Safeguarding Children and Young People: roles and competencies for Health Care staff.

Responsibilities

• Gwyn Dowr is a small welcoming two bedded home regulated by OFSTED which provides short breaks for children and young people with a diagnosis of a severe or profound learning disability, complex health needs and behaviours which challenge.
• Your experience and enthusiasm of working with children and young people with complex health needs will be welcomed, but support, supervision and training will be provided.
• This post will include weekend, bank holiday and night work.
• This is a permanent post and will be primarily based at Gwyn Dowr, although the post holder may be required on occasion to work at Children's Services other short break homes in Cornwall.

Skills

Good listening skills

Education

NVQ 3 in Child Care / Level 3 Diploma in Residential social care or equivalent

Job description

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join Gwyn Dowr, a small two-bed residential short-break home regulated by OFSTED in Cornwall. The role focuses on providing a warm, safe, and supportive environment for children and young people with complex health needs and learning disabilities.

Successful candidates will join a committed team, with supervision and training provided.