Children's Support Worker - Week days Monday - Friday 7am - 10pm

Bluebird Care Durham North; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Excellent pay rates

Full induction and training

Free L3 Health & Social Care Diplomas

Uniform and PPE provided

Career development and progression

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Bluebird Care North Hampshire & West Berkshire is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help children and young adults in their own homes across Basingstoke, Farnborough and Fleet. You will work in a compassionate, person-centred manner, supporting daily living, personal care, health needs, and community participation.

Role includes travelling to clients' homes, planning with families, and providing consistent, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and patient approach to care.
• Role requires driving and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Actively involve younger individuals in planning and reviewing their support needs and goals, ensuring their plan reflects their preferences.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal care with dignity and respect.
• Support medication management and healthy eating, with accurate records when needed.
• Facilitate involvement in social, educational, and community activities and assist with travel when required.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

People skills

Teamwork

Job description

• Salary details: £13.70 - £16.60 per hour

• Location: Basingstoke, Newbury & Hook
• Contract type: Care Delivery
• Salary details: £13.70 - £16.60 per hour

Support Worker - Children & Young Adults

Location: Basingstoke, Farnborough, Fleet

You must hold a permanent, unrestricted Right to Work in the UK

Excellent Pay Rates: £13.70ph to £16.60 plus travel time paid separately at £13.50 ph and mileage at 30p per mile

HOURS: Monday - Friday 7am - 10pm

Bluebird Care – Where you change lives

We’re the best at what we do and it’s all thanks to talented people like you. As the leading Home Care provider, we take pride in our work - and we’re looking for a caring and dedicated Children's Support worker to join our growing Care Team and help us set the standard.

Our customers should feel comfortable in their own homes, whether they are a child, young adult or elderly person and we help them do exactly that. You’ll be supporting people in all aspects of daily living, working independently or as part of a team who that is supportive every step of the way. This isn’t just a job, this is a chance to bring purpose and dignity to someone’s life.

If you’re ready to take on a new challenge, supporting people with the best quality care, then this is where you belong.

Responsibilities

Person-Centred Support

• Actively involve younger individuals in planning and reviewing their support needs and goals, ensuring their support plan reflects their preferences.
• Empower each younger person to make choices and maintain as much independence as possible, supporting decision-making in all areas of life.

Daily Living and Personal Care

• Assist with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and mealtime support, with respect for each person’s comfort and dignity.
• Support individuals with shopping for personal items, clothing, groceries, and assist with meal planning and preparation.

Health and Well-Being

• Assist with medication management and administration when required, maintaining accurate records as needed.
• Encourage and support healthy eating, hydration, and meal preparation according to each individual’s dietary preferences.

Community and Social Engagement

• Facilitate involvement in social, recreational, educational, and employment opportunities based on the individual’s interests.
• Support with travel arrangements and accompany individuals on outings, holidays, and community activities as required.

Be a dependable, friendly, familiar face for all the customers you care for

Benefits

• Flexible hours
• Excellent pay rates
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Free L3 Health & Social Care accredited Diplomas
• Free Oliver McGowan training
• Free training to meet the requirements of our customers eg PEG, Epilepsy, Stoma etc
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support and ongoing career development and progression
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support
• FREE annual MOT on your work car
• Refer a friend scheme £310 per successful referral (unlimited)
• Annual awards celebrating your achievements

Requirements

• *A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle*
• You must hold a permanent, unrestricted Right to Work in the UK
• A kind, compassionate attitude and a calm approach to care
• Great communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Ability to follow care plans
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not a necessity as full training will be provided

If you care deeply, Bluebird Care makes sure you have the time you need to do what you do best, the training so you can keep doing it better and the rewards that delivering such high-quality care deserves.

Bluebird Care North Hampshire & West Berkshire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.