Children's Support Worker - Swansea

Brook Street; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local social care provider in Swansea is looking for experienced Residential Children's Support Workers to provide flexible support in various children's services. The position offers training and competitive pay rates up to £16.50 an hour. Ideal candidates will have experience in residential care and a QCF level 2 qualification in Children and Young People. This role is perfect for those looking to make a transformative impact on the lives of children in their community.

Benefits

Extensive FREE training

Flexible work hours

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in a residential care home setting.
• Ideally QCF level 2 or above in Children and Young People.
• Willingness to complete additional training.
• Must be a driver with access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Work with children and young people in various settings.
• Provide support in residential children's homes and respite services.
• Attend and support in emergency placements and contact centres.

Skills

Experience working with children

QCF level 2 in Children and Young People

Driving with business insurance

Job description

Are you an experienced Residential Children's Support Worker or Senior Support Worker looking for extra shifts to expand your skills and experience? Are you looking for flexible part-time or full-time hours around your other commitments? And do you want to make lasting and transformative change to the lives of children and young people in your local community?

Brook Street Social Care work with a large local organisation that has various services for children and families dotted across the Swansea area.

You will have the opportunity to work with children and young people in a range of settings such as residential children's homes, respite services, emergency placements, contact centres and local hospitals.

We will support you in your career working with children and young people with an extensive range of FREE training and the opportunity to progress in your career with access to qualifications as well.

Pay rates up to £16.50 an hour (with holiday pay on top!) depending on qualifications, the type of setting that you are working in and the length of time working with us. We pay via PAYE so there are no hidden fees or nasty surprises with umbrella payroll companies!

Full time and part time flexible hours that can work around personal, family, educational commitments.

This is an exciting opportunity for any experienced and qualified Children's Support Worker to gain more experience and extra work in children's settings in the local Swansea area.

To be considered for the role -

• Previous experience working with children in a residential care home setting.
• Ideally you have at least a QCF level 2 or above in Children and Young People.
• You will be willing to complete additional training courses where applicable.
• You will be a driver with access to your own vehicle and have business insurance.
• Up to date experience working with children in a similar setting for approx. 12 months.

If you are interested in this role or would like some more information, please apply or feel free to call 02920 2247 55 and speak to Sheonagh.