Children Support Worker

OneCall24 Limited; Taunton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare staffing is seeking compassionate Children's Support Workers to join their dedicated team in Taunton. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on young lives by providing tailored emotional support and care. With flexible hours and competitive pay, you will assist children with various needs, ensuring a nurturing environment that promotes wellbeing. Join a forward-thinking company that values your skills and offers opportunities for training and advancement, making a difference in children's residential services across the UK.

Benefits

Weekly & Daily Pay

Highly Competitive Rates

Training for Skill Enhancement

Hassle-Free Registration Process

Flexible Hours

Dedicated Consultant Support

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in children's services within the last 2 years.
• Ability to provide tailored emotional support and care.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 care and emotional support tailored to each child's needs.
• Support children with Autism and learning disabilities.

Skills

Emotional Support

Autism Awareness

Personal Care Assistance

Creative Activity Facilitation

Collaboration with Care Teams

Education

Experience in Children's Services

Job description

Job Title: Children Support Worker

Location: Taunton, Somerset

Salary: £13.68 - £17 per hour

Contract: Full Time & Part time

Contact: Somerset Team on 03333 22 11 22 or

Onecall24 is a leading healthcare staffing solution, providing highly qualified, experienced medical professionals to both the NHS and Private sector for permanent, contract and temporary positions, specialising in nursing/care and children's homes across the UK, providing a true 24hr service.

We are currently recruiting compassionate and dedicated Children's Support Workers in Taunton, Somerset to join our team supporting a variety of children's residential services.These are ongoing assignments covering day shifts, night shifts, and weekend duties, offering you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young lives.

As a Children's Support Worker with OneCall24, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 care and emotional support, tailored to the unique needs of each child
• Supporting children with Autism, learning disabilities, and complex behaviours
• Assisting with daily routines, including personal care when required
• Encouraging participation in play, creative activities, and everyday tasks to build trust and connection
• Creating a calm, nurturing environment that promotes emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
• Collaborating closely with residential care teams to uphold the highest standards of care and safeguarding

OneCall24 - Benefits

• Weekly & daily pay available.
• Highly competitive rates.
• Our app - Accept assignments, update your availability, receive shift
• Notifications, and signing off your timesheets are just some of our excellent features.
• Training available to enhance and upgrade your skills to senior positions.
• Easy, fast and hassle-free registration process.
• Completely free to register.
• IC scheme, guaranteeing paid hours per week without working
• Advanced bookings so you can plan and build shifts around your schedule
• Flexible hours - Choose full or part time hours to fit in with your commitments.
• Dedicated consultant, providing a true 24 hours service.
• Referral scheme, introduce your friends and we'll pay you!

Onecall24 - Requirements

• 6 months children's experience in the last 2 years
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• We are unable to accept candidates restricted to 20 hours per week (e.g.student and skilled worker visa holders)

We're looking for caring, resilient individuals with experience in children's services or similar support roles, who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.