Children's Support Worker

TeacherActive; Sunderland Bridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a children's residential home in Sunderland to recruit a supportive Children’s Support Worker. This role offers part-time and full-time opportunities across day and night shifts, with a pay rate of £14.25 - £15 per hour.

You will safeguard, engage young people in activities and help them develop practical life skills in a safe and positive environment where individual needs are understood.

Qualifications

• Desirable qualification in Children and Young People.
• Previous experience supporting children or young people is required.
• Experience supporting SEMH, complex trauma or autism.
• Strong safeguarding understanding.
• Ability to engage young people in activities and support the development of life skills.
• Patient, reliable and positive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support safeguarding and ensure safety.
• Engage young people in activities and everyday routines.
• Help develop practical life skills.
• Provide consistent day-to-day support across shifts (day and night).

Skills

SEMH experience

Autism support

Safeguarding

Life skills development

Patient and reliable

Education

Children and Young People qualification (desirable)

Job description

Job Title: Children's Support Worker

Location: Sunderland

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £14.25 - £15 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.