Children's Support Worker

TeacherActive; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 onboarding support

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading pay rates

Referral scheme up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Residential Childcare Worker to support young people aged 11-19 with SEND, Autism and mental health needs in a Hereford residential setting. You will work across the residential home and school environment, providing personal care and helping develop confidence, independence and wellbeing.

Sleep-in shifts are required. The role offers immediate start opportunities and a dedicated team, CPD courses and competitive PAYE rates.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Experience supporting young people with Autism/ ASD.
• Experience supporting individuals with Severe Learning Difficulties and/or mental health needs.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and promoting young people's wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support young people within the residential home and school environment, providing personal care.
• Offer emotional support and help develop confidence and independence.
• Promote daily activities and social interaction to aid wellbeing.
• Sleep-in shifts will be required and managed as part of the role.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism/ ASD experience

Mental health awareness

Safeguarding

Communication skills

Patient and caring

Job description

West Midlands/ permanent / £14.25 - 17.00 per hour

Are you an experienced Residential Childcare Worker with experience supporting young people with Autism?

Do you have the patience and resilience needed to support children and young people with Severe Learning Difficulties and mental health needs?

Are you passionate about helping young people develop their confidence, independence and wellbeing within a residential setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist residential provision in Hereford supporting young people aged 11-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties, Autism and mental health needs. The setting provides a safe, supportive and nurturing environment where young people are encouraged to develop independence, communication skills and positive relationships.

The provision is looking to appoint a Residential Childcare Worker on both permanent and flexible temporary opportunities, with an immediate start available. The successful Residential Childcare Worker will support young people within the residential home and school environment, providing personal care, emotional support, promoting independence and helping young people access daily activities. Sleep-in shifts will also be required.

The successful Residential Childcare Worker will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Experience supporting young people with Autism / ASD
• Experience supporting individuals with Severe Learning Difficulties and/or mental health needs
• A good understanding of safeguarding and promoting young people's wellbeing
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A patient, resilient and caring 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 £100 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.