Children's Support workers

ARC Group; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable care organization is seeking a Children's Support Worker in Bury St Edmunds. The role involves providing care and support to service users, encouraging their independence and ensuring their safety. Applicants must have UK experience in care, excellent communication skills, and a driving licence. Benefits include free uniform, paid leave, and annual training opportunities.

Benefits

Free uniform

Paid annual leave

Weekly pay

Pension scheme

Free annual online training

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support work within the UK is essential.
• Reliability and the ability to show compassion are required.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with service users.

Responsibilities

• Follow care plans and instructions in individual settings.
• Support service users with hygiene and appearance.
• Encourage independence and motivate service users.
• Complete necessary paperwork and maintain a safe environment.
• Report any signs of abuse through proper channels.

Skills

UK experience as a care or support worker

Reliable

Resilient and compassionate

Excellent communication skills

Driving licence and access to transport

Job description

Overview

Support workers

Job Title: Children\'s Support Worker

Job Type: Temporary - On going

Location: Bury St Edmunds / Haverhill

Days and hours of work: Days and Nights

Start Date: ASAP

Salary/Hourly rate: £13.50ph to £18.00ph

Pay Scheme: PAYE

We are recruiting on behalf of reputable children\'s homes in the Bury St Edmunds and surrounding areas on a temporary ongoing basis.

Role and Responsibilities

• To follow instructions and care plans at individual settings
• Treat Service Users with respect at all times
• Support individuals with their personal hygiene and appearance
• Maintain a safe environment for staff and Service Users
• Encourage the independence and motivation of the Service User
• Support the Service Users to make informed choices
• Feedback any necessary information to the person in charge
• Complete all necessary paperwork
• Take Service Users into the community and on day trips when needed
• Provide companionship to service users, communicating effectively with them
• Protect the confidentiality of all Service Users and Clients
• Recognise signs of abuse and immediately report through the necessary channels

Requirements for the Role

• UK experience as a care or support worker is essential
• Must be reliable
• Must be resilient and compassionate
• Excellent communication skills
• Must have full UK driving licence and access to own transport due to location of the role
• Online DBS Desirable is essential

Benefits of Working for ARC

• Free uniform
• Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Weekly pay - with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee
• Pension scheme
• Access to Free annual online training