Children's Support Worker: Independence & Growth Specialist

Heycroft Staffing Solutions Ltd; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Friendly team

Skills development

Job summary

Heycroft Staffing Solutions Ltd is seeking a dedicated Children's Support Worker to help children with learning disabilities and additional needs develop independence, confidence and life skills in a safe, nurturing environment.

You will work closely with families, carers and professionals to tailor care plans and promote wellbeing while following safeguarding policies and organisational guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with learning disabilities preferred.
• Ability to communicate with children and families.
• Reliable, empathetic and resilient.
• Willingness to learn and follow safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care and support tailored to each child's needs.
• Support daily living activities, including personal care if required.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and life-skill development.
• Plan and participate in fun, educational and recreational activities.
• Promote independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Support children with learning disabilities and other needs per care plans.
• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
• Work closely with parents, carers and other professionals.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety procedures and guidelines.
• Record information and report concerns about a child's welfare.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Patient

Communication

Reliability

Dignity inclusion

Job description

Heycroft Staffing Solutions Ltd is seeking a dedicated Children's Support Worker to help children with learning disabilities and additional needs develop independence, confidence and life skills in a safe, nurturing environment.

You will work closely with families, carers and professionals to tailor care plans and promote wellbeing while following safeguarding policies and organisational guidelines.