Children’s Support Worker

Prestige Nursing Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Blue light card & DBS check

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adop

Continued professional development

Employee Assistance line – 24/7

Job summary

Prestige Nursing & Care in Wakefield is seeking Children’s Support Workers for after-school, weekend and school-holiday shifts across Wakefield postcodes. The role offers part-time hours with weekly pay and requires a full UK driving licence plus access to your own vehicle with business insurance.

We look for candidates with substantial experience working with children, preferably in SEND settings, and a strong commitment to creating a safe, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience working with children, preferably within SEND settings.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle with business insurance.
• Shifts include after school hours, teatime, weekends and school holidays.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive and supportive environment for young clients.
• Build positive relationships with clients and families and understand their needs.
• Assist with behaviour management and help clients toward positive futures.

Skills

Driving licence

Childcare experience

SEND experience

Flexibility

Job description

Children’s Support Workers

Various postcodes in Wakefield

Perfect for part time hours

• After school hours (teatime)
• Weekends
• Extra hours during school holidays

From £12.80 per hour / weekly pay

A full UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle along with business insurance is a requirement.

Due to the nature of this role, we do require a substantial amount of experience working with children, preferably within SEND settings, however, many different aspects of care experience can be considered.

What our clients are looking for

As part of our team, we will all work together to create a positive and supportive environment where our young clients feel safe and supported. We aim to transform lives by been professional, caring, passionate and supportive. We will establish appropriate boundaries, manage behaviours effectively and nurture our young clients towards positive futures.

You will have the opportunity to make a huge difference in a child or young adult’s life. You will be committed to making a difference, this includes creating positive relationships with our clients and families, meeting their needs, and always having their best interests at the heart of what we do, this will enable our young clients to achieve their very best.

Take a look at what some of our colleagues here say about us…..

“Great place to work. I always have good shifts and lots of hours to work around my family life”

“The office staff are fantastic! they are so supportive, approachable and welcoming”

“The communication is great with your shifts and training, and you’re paid for all training!”

“I would recommend working at Prestige Nursing & Care to everyone”

Why choose us?

• Pension scheme, Blue light card & DBS check
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption schemes
• Continued professional development to support you & your career
• Employee Assistance line – available 24/7 and fully confidential for our staff
• Our office team are really relaxed and supportive, we’re here to support you as much as our clients.
• We have a variety of work and shifts all over Wakefield, this will support you as a valued colleague to have a healthy work / life balance.
• We are specialists in what we do and are proud of the care that we deliver.
• The work you do and the clients you support are varied, interesting and you’ll learn a lot as well as building relationships over a period of time.

In line with CQC & Care Inspectorate regulations, we require and will undertake Enhanced DBS/PVG, Right to Work, Reference and Employment History checks in line with Government guidelines for this role and safer recruitment best practice.

Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible, due to the nature of these important checks there may be extension to timelines. All our clients are equally entitled to have their needs met in a safe, fair and balanced way. Prestige Nursing & Care colleagues are responsible for promoting Equal Opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any client or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, identity or any other perceived difference.

As a Company we are unable to provide Sponsorship for overseas candidates. Applicants must have proof of right to work in the UK. It is a requirement to provide an overseas police check dated within the last 3 months of being in the UK if you have lived outside of the UK for longer than a year in the last 5 years.

By submitting your details, you acknowledge that Prestige Nursing is collecting, processing, and using your personal data for managing your application. For more information, please visit our Candidate Privacy Notice on our website.

Prestige Nursing & Care reserve the right to close this role early

#INDHP24