Children's Support Worker

Leader Education; Crawley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider as a Children's Support Worker in Crawley, offering emotional and physical support to young people in a nurturing environment. This full-time role involves building relationships, participating in activities, and assisting with daily tasks. Enjoy a competitive salary and various benefits, including training and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Pension scheme and life assurance

28 days annual leave

Access to free wellbeing and counselling services

Discounts for high street retailers

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care, youth work, education, or working with vulnerable people.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and physical support to young people.
• Build trusting relationships and empower children.
• Assist with daily tasks to maintain a homely environment.

Skills

Communication

Caring

Resilience

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

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Salary: From £27,581 per annum + £3,000 - £6,000 per annum for sleep-ins

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (39 hours per week, 2 on 4 off shift pattern)

About The Opportunity

Leader Recruitment Group is partnering with an established provider to recruit compassionate Children's Residential Support Workers for a nurturing family-style home in Crawley. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), providing encouragement, patience, and inspiration to help them thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a professional parent, offering emotional and physical support to young people in a safe and loving home environment.
• Build trusting relationships and empower children to make decisions about themselves.
• Support young people through challenging situations with a calm and positive approach.
• Participate in activities like go-karting, cinema trips, and bowling to create positive experiences.
• Assist with daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry to maintain a homely environment.
• Work collaboratively with a caring team, led by a Registered Manager, to promote well-being and development.

About You

• Essential: Caring, flexible, resilient personality with a passion for supporting young people.
• Great communication skills and a positive, energetic attitude.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including sleep-ins.
• Experience in residential care, youth work, education, sports, or working with vulnerable people.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary starting at £27,581 + £3,000 - £6,000 for sleep-ins.
• Real Living Wage minimum, with enhanced pay scales based on qualifications and experience.
• Full induction, fully funded training, and qualifications.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Access to free wellbeing and counselling services.
• Discounts for high street retailers, holidays, and more.
• Progression opportunities within an established provider.
• Enhanced DBS check paid for by the employer.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are required for the successful candidate. INDHSS

Leader Recruitment Group acts as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Education, Administration, Programs

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