Children's support worker

Health & Social Care; Wales; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS clearance support

Job summary

Health & Social Care in Wales is seeking dedicated Support Workers to assist individuals with varying needs, enabling independent lives. You will help with personal care, daily activities, medication management, and social engagement in a compassionate, respectful manner.

The role requires prior care or support experience, excellent communication, DBS clearance (or willingness to apply), and a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care or support work.
• Compassionate, patient and supportive.
• Excellent communication and rapport-building skills.
• Flexible, proactive team player with adaptable attitude.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply).
• Level 3 Health & Social care qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to individuals to live independently.
• Assist with personal care and daily activities.
• Support medication management and social engagement.
• Offer practical and emotional encouragement tailored to needs.

Skills

Care experience

Compassionate

Communication skills

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent

Level 3 Health & Social care qualification

Job description

Job Title: Support Worker

Area : Anglesey

Pay Rate: GBP16 - GBP20 per hour

Hours: Full-Time, Part-Time, Flexible Shifts

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives?

We're looking for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our team in the your area. If you are someone who enjoys working in a dynamic, rewarding environment and has a desire to empower individuals to live independently, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

As a Support Worker, you will provide essential support to individuals with varying needs, ensuring they have the opportunity to live fulfilling and independent lives. You will assist with personal care, daily activities, medication management, and social engagement, tailored to each individuals requirements. Your role will involve both practical support and emotional encouragement, helping clients achieve their personal goals.

What Were Looking For:

• Previous experience in care or support work.
• A compassionate and patient nature, with a genuine interest in supporting people.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and their families.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of clients.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a team player.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one)
• Level 3 Health & Social care qualification

The people involved in these placements can have a range of needs, including:

• Challenging & aggressive behaviour
• Learning disability
• Autistic Spectrum Condition
• ADHD
• Personality Disorder
• Self-Injury
• M.H diagnosis
• Victims of the range of abuses
• Inappropriate behaviours

Criteria for these roles are:

• Child and Adult DBS - on the update service
• Previous Experience in a similar role
• NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent (desirable not essential)
• References covering the last 3 years

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