Children's Support Worker

J C Michael Groups Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave excluding Bank Holidays

Blue Light Card

Free Training

Career Development within the organisation

Immediate start

Job summary

J C Michael Groups Ltd is seeking experienced Full Time and Part Time Children Support Workers/PA's in Southend-on-Sea to provide care for children and young adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs in their homes or educational settings.

The ideal candidates will have over 12 months experience in the field and be available for various shifts. The role also offers excellent rates of pay at £13.35 per hour, with benefits such as 28 days annual leave and free training.

Qualifications

• 12 months+ experience working with children with disabilities, complex needs, and undesirable behaviours.
• Driver's licence and access to a vehicle are preferred.
• Able to provide references covering 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Support children/young adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Complex Care needs.
• Plan and deliver client care to a high standard.
• Manage workload and liaise with other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Experience with children with learning disabilities

Ability to manage care plans

Communication skills

Education

Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care in Children

Job description

We are currently looking for experienced Full Time and Part Time Children Support Workers/PA's to work in our Supported Living Outreach Service operating in Southend and surrounding areas, supporting children/young adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and Complex Care needs in their own homes, or an educational environment. Candidates must be available to work various shifts throughout the week (Mon-Sun). The shifts available are day shifts working anywhere from 7am-10pm. The hours will be anything from a few hours work up to full time shifts. Sleep shifts and waking night shifts may be required in some instances.

This vacancy is a fantastic opportunity for applicants who are looking for a new challenge working in a person-centred, positive behaviour organisation.

It is required that applicants need to have 12+ months experience working with children with disabilities, complex needs and undesirable behaviours, as some packages of care will be medium-high end which will require experienced staff.

This job is available as and when we have the referrals for packages of care available, however the demand is increasing.

Excellent rates of pay: £13.35 per hour

About Our Organisation

JCM prides itself in delivering high quality complex and specialist services in Nursing, Social Care and Health Care Services to adults and children in their own homes. We have been providing a safe, person-centred and responsive service for over 20 years, we work in partnership with the NHS, CCG, Local Authority and Private Sector in Essex, London and Scotland. We work closely with our clients and their families to identify and understand their specific needs and how best to meet these fully.

Requirements

• 12 months+ experience working with children with learning disabilities, complex needs and undesirable behaviours
• Live locally to Southend On Sea, Essex, UK. We will not be accepting applications from candidates who live outside of the local areas.
• A driver's licence and access to your own vehicle is preferred as some clients will require you to drive them around (must be insured for business use)
• Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care in Children
• Able to provide references covering 3 years
• Provide an in-date enhanced DBS covering children and adults
• Plan and deliver client care to a high standard
• Manage your workload and liaise with other healthcare professionals
• Right to work in the UK - WE ARE NOT OFFERING CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION, OR EMPLOYING FROM OVERSEAS

Benefits

• 28 days Annual leave excluding Bank Holidays.
• Blue Light Card
• Free Training
• Continuous Professional Development & support with revalidation
• Career Development within the organisation
• Immediate start.