Children's Support Worker

Brook Street; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street Social Care is recruiting Residential Support Workers and Senior Support Workers to support vulnerable children and young people. Offering full-time and part-time roles, this position provides excellent opportunities for growth, valuable training, and the chance to work in various settings to promote positive development.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Double pay on Bank Holidays

Separate holiday pay

Access to specialist support

Free training and certificates

Qualifications

• At least 6 months paid experience in a children's residential setting.
• Willing to undergo additional training if required.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in residential settings.
• Encourage engagement in education and activities.
• Maintain documentation and act as a positive role model.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Report Writing

De-escalation

Role Modeling

Education

Level 3 Children and Young People Qualification

Job description

£14.14 - £21.21 per hour + holiday pay, free training and certificates

Full time and Part Time flexible hours/shifts available to work around work and personal commitments

Pay ranges up to £21.21 an hour with holiday pay on top (we do not pay via payroll companies so no hidden fees!)

Brook Street Social Care are recruiting Residential Support Workers and Senior Support Workers to work in a variety of placements with vulnerable children and young people in the local area.

You will be required to support children and YP in a range of environments such as residential children's homes, respite services and emergency placements on an ad hoc short-term and long-term basis.

You will have the chance to work in new and exciting environments with children and gain valuable skills and experience that can be used to progress in your career!

The role will involve -

• Working as part of an established staff team to delivery best quality care and support.
• Encouraging engagement with education and extra-curricular activities.
• Promoting positive and healthy relationships.
• Engaging the young people in social activities.
• Maintaining and completing paperwork in a timely manner.
• Acting as a positive role model.

To be considered you must -

• At least 6 months paid experience working in a children's residential setting.
• Level 3 children and young people qualification (desirable).
• Willing to undergo additional training if required to meet the needs of the service.
• Experience with de-escalation and with behaviours that can challenge.
• Be flexible in your working approach and hours.
• Act as a positive role model for the young people.
• Maintain a high standard of report writing and other paperwork required.
• Be confident in yourself to challenge behaviour when required.
• Support and encourage education and the further development of the young people to ensure they have the skills to live independently.
• Attend meetings and training when required.
• Have a full UK driving license and access to your own transport.

Benefits of working with BS Social Care -

• Weekly pay and paid PAYE (We do not use umbrella companies - meaning you accrue holiday pay and no hidden fees)
• 24/7 contact with Brook Street Social Care
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Separate holiday pay (you have a whole year to use it)
• Access to specialist support through our Mental Health First Aiders
• Online time sheets and payslips
• Opportunity to work in various of settings and gain experience
• Free training and refreshers provided including Manual handling, Medication, PBM and more! No fee for certificates!

If you are interested or would like more information, please call Sheonagh on 02920 2247 55 or click 'apply' to submit us your CV!

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