Children's Support Worker

LinkedIn - Jobboard; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for compassionate Children's Support Workers to join their team. This role involves providing essential support to vulnerable children aged 3 to 18 with needs such as autism, learning difficulties, and ADHD. As part of a dedicated team, you will engage in various activities, ensuring the well-being and development of your clients. The position requires flexibility, as shifts can vary and may include weekends. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives and have the necessary experience, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children aged 3-18 with complex needs.
• Must be a driver with business insurance for client activities.

Responsibilities

• Support children with autism and learning difficulties in various activities.
• Work flexible shifts including weekends and after school hours.

Skills

Experience with autism

Experience with learning difficulties

Experience with ADHD

Experience with epilepsy

Driving skills

Ability to work weekends

Job description

Join to apply for the Children's Support Worker role at Domiciliary Care Experts.

We are recruiting for children's support workers in the Dartford and Gravesend area who have experience working with children who have autism, learning difficulties, ADHD, and epilepsy.

Our clients are vulnerable children between the ages of 3 - 18 years old who have needs including:

• autism
• challenging behaviour
• learning difficulties
• mental health
• depression
• anxiety

You must be a driver and have business insurance as the support staff will be expected to take clients out for activities such as shopping, social events, days out, and appointments. You will also be required to work weekends and after school hours.

Requirements:

Shifts vary between 1 hour and 12 hours and can be morning, afternoon, evening, or the whole day. Experience is necessary due to the complexity of the clients we have.

About Domiciliary Care Experts: Domiciliary Care Experts specializes in working with service users and their families who require care in their own home. We offer a tailor-made service of person-centred care.

Our visit times range from 30 minutes to full live-in support. We also have our own complex care department, DCE Complex Care, which provides care for people who have more complex care requirements with support workers who are fully trained and competent in tracheostomy care, gastrostomy care, epilepsy management, acquired brain injury, and spinal cord injuries.

Our Recruitment Process: We take care to review each application thoroughly. Should you progress successfully and start work with Domiciliary Care Experts, you will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and other checks. We are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and maintain a strong commitment to safeguarding and safer recruitment.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Home Health Care Services