Children Support Worker

Shire Healthcare; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's service provider in Bedford is seeking a Residential Children's Worker to support children with emotional and behavioral difficulties. The role involves providing integrated support in a residential home setting. Applicants must be over 21 and hold a valid driving licence. The position offers competitive pay of £12.25 - £12.50 per hour, with additional sleep-in payments.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts

28 days holiday

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Must be over 21 years old.
• Experience working with children in a residential setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support using a person-centred approach.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.
• Encourage community integration.

Skills

Driving licence

Ability to support children with EBD

Person-centred approach

Job description

We are working in partnership with a provider of children's services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children's Worker based in Bedford, Bedfordshire.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to 4 children with EBD within a children's home.

This is a permanent position.

Pay: £12.25 - £12.50 per hour with sleep in's paid at £105.00.

Shifts: 3 shifts per week 8am till 10pm.

1 or 2 sleep in's per week.

Driving licence essential and over 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide support using a person‑centred approach.
• Support the children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.
• Encourage the children to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres.
• Support the children in all aspects of their daily living.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.
• Continuous commitment to professional development.
• Be willing to cover other homes when required.
• Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals.

Benefits

• Employee assistance programme.
• Perk box – high street discounts.
• 28 days holiday.

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Tom Wilson.

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