Children's Support Worker

Brook Street Social Care; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care agency based in Cardiff is seeking Children's Support Workers. You will provide care and support to vulnerable children in various settings, promoting positive relationships and engagement in activities. Flexible hours are available, with pay up to £21.21 per hour plus holiday pay. A Level 3 qualification is desirable, along with at least 6 months of experience in a children's residential setting.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Paid training

Opportunities for experience

24/7 support

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least 6 months paid experience working in a children's residential setting.
• Willing to undergo additional training if required.
• Have a full UK driving license and access to your own transport.

Responsibilities

• Deliver best quality care and support.
• Encourage engagement with education and activities.
• Promote positive and healthy relationships.

Skills

Experience with children

Flexibility

Report writing

De-escalation techniques

Positive role modeling

Education

Level 3 children and young people qualification

Job description

Children's Support Workers

Cardiff

Full time and Part Time flexible hours/shifts available to work around work and personal commitments

Pay ranges up to 21.21 an hour with holiday pay on top (we do not pay via payroll companies so no hidden fees!)

Brook Street Social Care are recruiting Residential Support Workers and Senior Support Workers to work in a variety of placements with vulnerable children and young people in the local area.

You will be required to support children and YP in a range of environments such as residential children's homes, respite services and emergency placements on an ad hoc short-term and long-term basis.

You will have the chance to work in new and exciting environments with children and gain valuable skills and experience that can be used to progress in your career!

The role will involve -

• Working as part of an established staff team to delivery best quality care and support.
• Encouraging engagement with education and extra-curricular activities.
• Promoting positive and healthy relationships.
• Engaging the young people in social activities.
• Maintaining and completing paperwork in a timely manner.
• Acting as a positive role model.

To be considered you must -

• At least 6 months paid experience working in a children's residential setting.
• Level 3 children and young people qualification (desirable).
• Willing to undergo additional training if required to meet the needs of the service.
• Experience with de-escalation and with behaviours that can challenge.
• Be flexible in your working approach and hours.
• Act as a positive role model for the young people.
• Maintain a high standard of report writing and other paperwork required.
• Be confident in yourself to challenge behaviour when required.
• Support and encourage education and the further development of the young people to ensure they have the skills to live independently.
• Attend meetings and training when required.
• Have a full UK driving license and access to your own transport.

Benefits of working with BS Social Care -

• Weekly pay and paid PAYE (We do not use umbrella companies - meaning you accrue holiday pay and no hidden fees)
• Offer shifts via your availability
• 24/7 contact with Brook Street Social Care
• Pension scheme entitlement
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Separate holiday pay (you have a whole year to use it)
• Access to specialist support through our Mental Health First Aiders
• Online time sheets and payslips
• Opportunity to work in various of settings and gain experience
• Free training and refreshers provided including Manual handling, Medication, PBM and more! No fee for certificates!

If you are interested or would like more information, please call Sheonagh on (phone number removed) or click 'apply' to submit us your CV!