Children's Support Worker - Brighton

Guidant Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care service provider is seeking Children's Support and Personal Care Workers to provide essential support for Adolescence encountering physical and/or mental challenges. The role involves daily assistance in personal care, meal preparation, and building positive relationships. Candidates must have experience in similar settings, a DBS check, and strong communication skills. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in young people's lives across various sites in Brighton & Hove.

Benefits

Training and annual refresher training provided

Compassionate work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience working with vulnerable Adolescence people in a care home, hospital, or charity setting.
• Advanced: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with washing and dressing.
• Prepare meals and help with feeding.
• Carry out household tasks including shopping and cleaning.
• Monitor health and weight, recording any concerns.
• Support mental and physical wellbeing through activities.
• Provide mobility support and assist in emergencies.

Skills

Sensitivity and understanding of people's needs

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Patience and ability to remain calm under pressure

Attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Job description

Job Title : Children's Support and Personal Care Worker

Location :
Various sites across Brighton & Hove

Contract : Zero Hours

Hours of Work :
Early Shift, Day Shift, Late Shift, Long Day, Waking Nights, Sleep-In Nights

About Us

Guidant Global is a leading recruitment partner for local authorities, providing high-calibre agency staff. We are looking for Children's Support and Personal Care Workers to join our team and assist with day-to-day support for Adolescence service users within Hertfordshire County Council Residential and Supported Living Units.

About the Role

We are seeking competent care assistants to support Adolescence people with physical and / or mental challenges in their everyday lives, enabling independence wherever possible. Our service users have varying needs, including :

• Mild to severe learning disabilities
• Mental health difficulties
• Sensory impairments
• Dysphagia and epilepsy

The fulfilment and satisfaction that comes with helping others surpasses the challenges of this job. If you are compassionate, positive, and not afraid to work hard, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will depend on the needs of the child you care for and may include :

• Assisting with washing and dressing
• Preparing meals and helping with feeding
• Carrying out household tasks: shopping, tidying, cleaning, laundry
• Building positive relationships and understanding individual needs and interests
• Monitoring health and weight, recording any concerns
• Following care plans, routines, guidelines, risk assessments, and Behaviour Management Plans
• Ensuring prescribed medications are taken and administering medication (training provided)
• Supporting mental and physical wellbeing through activities
• Assisting with physical therapy exercises
• Working collaboratively with social care and healthcare professionals
• Providing mobility support: moving and handling, hoisting
• Acting quickly and responsibly in emergencies

Skills & Qualifications

• Sensitivity and understanding of people's needs
• Ability to carry out household chores and cook nutritious meals
• Patience and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and with different types of people

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: 6 months' experience working with vulnerable Adolescence people in a care home, hospital, or charity setting
• Advanced: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required
• Advanced: Previous childcare experience essential

Additional Information

• Training and annual refresher training provided and paid for by Guidant Global
• You must be able to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing
• Access to transport is essential
• To travel between sites across Brighton & Hove

If you are passionate about supporting Adolescence people and want a role that truly matters, apply today and join our team!

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.