Children's Support Worker - Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire County Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority organization is looking for committed Children's Support and Personal Care Workers to assist adolescence with varying needs in Hertfordshire. The role involves helping with daily tasks, building supportive relationships, and ensuring the well-being of service users. Candidates must have at least 6 months of relevant experience and excellent communication skills. This position offers flexible shifts across various sites. Training will be provided, and a DBS check is required.

Benefits

Training and refresher courses provided

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience working with vulnerable adolescence.
• Advanced DBS check required.
• Previous childcare experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with washing and dressing.
• Preparing meals and helping with feeding.
• Carrying out household tasks.
• Building positive relationships with service users.
• Monitoring health and weight.
• Following care plans and guidelines.
• Ensuring prescribed medications are taken.
• Supporting mental and physical wellbeing.
• Assisting with physical therapy exercises.
• Providing mobility support.
• Acting quickly in emergencies.

Skills

Sensitivity and understanding of people's needs

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Job description

Children's Support and Personal Care Worker

Location: Various sites across Hertfordshire (Hemel, Watford, St Albans, Abbots Langley, Bushey, Bishop Stortford, Rickmansworth, Welwyn Garden City, Hoddesdon, Potters Bar, Letchworth, Stevenage)
Contract: Zero Hours
Hours of Work: Early Shift, Day Shift, Late Shift, Long Day, Waking Nights, Sleep-In Nights

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.

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

• 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
• 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 Hertfordshire

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