Children's Support Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care provider in Herne Bay is seeking a Residential Support Worker to help children with learning disabilities and additional needs. This role offers a starting salary of £29,620, a full-time contract, and a fully funded training program leading to a Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare. Flexibility to work weekends and sleeps is required. Ongoing training and support will be provided to ensure success in the role.

Benefits

Starting salary of £29,620

Paid for DBS

Industry-leading training program

Pension and parental benefits

Qualifications

• Help children with emotional, physical, and developmental needs.
• Display appropriate role models and encourage positive life experiences.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Work with children with SEN or PRU backgrounds.
• Build rapport and support development.
• Provide ongoing training support.

Skills

Experience working as a Support Worker

Ability to communicate positively

Empathy and resilience

Teamwork experience

Education

Diploma Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

If you have answered yes to any of the above, then please get in touch as we have an opportunity available with a leading and outstanding provider that specialises in care for children that have Learning disabilities, SEN and additioanl needs.

On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you an excellent specialist training in managing behaviours and the opportunitie to complete Diploma Level 3 Residential Childcare.This role offers clear progression pathways from Support Worker into Managerial roles.

This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to become successful in the role.

Please note, this role will include working weekends, sleep overs, morning and evenings so flexibility is required.

Benefits for the Residential Support Worker include:

• Starting salary of £29,620 (including sleep ins)
• Full-time contract
• Paid for DBS
• Industry leading training program - up to Level 5 Leadership and Management
• On-going progression opportunities
• Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!

Responsibilities of the Residential Support Worker:

• Experience working as a Support Worker in a similar setting (including SEN or PRU schools, youth work, youth offending, children's social care - desirable as full training given)
• Ensuring to help the children with their emotional, physical and developmental needs.
• Display yourself as an appropriate role model
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy and resilience
• Encourage positive life experiences for the children
• Strong experience building report
• Strong experience working in a team environment
• Ability to communicate in a positive and open manner
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of others

If you are looking for your next exciting and rewarding career, then apply to Laura, I can answer any questions and fast track your application to my client.

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