Children Support Worker

OneCall24 Limited; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

An amazing opportunity has arisen in Abingdon, Oxfordshire for a Child Support Worker at OneCall24. We are seeking dedicated support workers capable of delivering person-centered care tailored to individualized care plans for our clients. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people we support while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

As a Children Support Worker working for OneCall24, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Knowledge of child protection & safeguarding
• Promoting an environment that encourages individuality & confidence
• Monitoring and keeping up with patients' healthcare needs and wellbeing
• Managing challenging behaviors (You may be working with children who have experienced trauma that can impact their emotional and mental wellbeing, which may be communicated via several means, including self-harming behaviors)

Desirable Experience:

• Safeguarding of children
• NVQ certification (preferable level 3 or 4)
• Ofqual certification
• Basic Life Support (Level 3 for children)
• Understanding & knowledge of therapeutic approaches to childcare

OneCall24 Benefits:

• Highly competitive pay rate (Weekly & advance pay available)
• Our Mobile App - linked to all shifts and payroll allows for easy access
• Advance bookings so you can plan and build shifts around your schedule alongside ad-hoc shifts to support clients in emergencies
• Out of hours on-call support, 24/7
• Referral scheme, introduce your friends and we'll pay you!

To be considered for this role you will need:

• 3-6 months minimum UK-based experience working with children with references
• An Enhanced DBS listed on the Update Service (covering children & adults)
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Driver's Licence (preferred)

If you think you are the right person for this role and would like to find out more, please submit your application without delay!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract