Children's Support Worker

TeacherActive; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a Children's Support Worker for a residential home in Sunderland. The role covers both day and night shifts, with part-time and full-time opportunities and a PAYE payroll.

You will support children and young people with SEMH, complex trauma, or autism, safeguarding, and help develop essential life skills through engaging activities.

A relevant Children and Young People qualification is desirable, and prior experience is required to join our dedicated team.

Qualifications

• A relevant Children and Young People qualification is desirable
• Previous experience supporting children or young people is required
• Experience supporting SEMH, complex trauma or autism
• A strong understanding of safeguarding
• The ability to engage young people in activities and support the development of life skills
• A patient, reliable and positive approach

Responsibilities

• Support safeguarding
• Engage young people in activities and help develop life skills
• Provide consistent day-to-day support

Skills

SEMH experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Life skills development

Patient and positive attitude

Education

Children and Young People qualification (desirable)

Job description

North East/ permanent / £14.25 - 16.00 per hour

Are you an experienced Children's Support Worker with a passion for supporting children and young people?

Do you have experience supporting young people with SEMH, complex trauma or autism?

Can you provide a safe and positive environment while helping young people develop essential life skills?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a children's residential home in Sunderland in their search for a Children's Support Worker. The setting supports children and young people with SEMH, complex trauma and autism, providing a safe and supportive environment where their individual needs are understood.

The residential home is looking for a Children's Support Worker, with both part-time and full-time opportunities available across day and night shifts. The successful Children's Support Worker will support safeguarding, engage young people in activities and help them develop practical life skills while providing consistent day-to-day support.

The successful Children's Support Worker will have:

• A relevant Children and Young People qualification is desirable
• Previous experience supporting children or young people is required
• Experience supporting SEMH, complex trauma or autism
• A strong understanding of safeguarding
• The ability to engage young people in activities and support the development of life skills
• A patient, reliable and positive approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.