Children Support Worker #12306942

Semester.co.uk; Leeds; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a support worker for children aged 5-16 in a residential setting in Leeds. This permanent position offers excellent benefits and opportunities for progression. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications, including NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care. Flexibility in shifts is required, and immediate starts are available on a temp-to-perm basis.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar setting is essential.
• Preferably completed NVQ3 in Children & Young People Workforce.

Responsibilities

• Assist young person's allocated social worker in service delivery.
• Maintain accurate electronic records of young people.
• Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Experience working with Children and Young People

Willingness to undertake further training

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 Health and Social Care

High standard of general education

Job description

Experience working with Children and Young People as a support worker.

This is a permanent position based in Leeds.

Rota and shifts available are:

1. 8am – 10pm days
2. 8am – 8.30am (sleep shift 11pm-7.30am sleeping)
3. 9.30pm – 8.30am (waking night)

Sleeps paid at £70. Waking nights are time and a third.

Pay scales – £12.21 – £13.22 depending on experience and qualifications.

Preferred Criteria:

• NVQ level 2 or 3 Health and Social Care OR Children and Young People

This is a permanent position supporting children in a residential setting based in the area. A great company with excellent benefits and opportunities for progression.

Although permanent, we are also seeking candidates who can start immediately on a temp-to-perm basis. This would be full-time for the first 12 weeks, transitioning to a permanent contract from week 13.

Supporting children aged 5-16, you will help increase their independence skills and support them in various ways.

It is essential that you have experience working in a similar setting and preferably have completed NVQ3 in Children & Young People Workforce or a similar qualification in this sector.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High standard of general education.
• Preferably NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care – Children and Young People (CCYP) or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake further training.
• Current full driving licence with business insurance.

Job Purpose:

To provide support for vulnerable people (service users) on behalf of the company.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Assist the young person’s allocated social worker in service delivery, including:

• Providing transport/escort as directed
• Conducting welcome and induction sessions
• Performing ongoing assessments
• Providing support and monitoring
• Assisting with welfare and NHS issues
• Preparing reports
• Arranging appointments with partner agencies
• Maintaining contact with young people
• Informing about support groups
• Assisting with move-on processes

Maintain accurate electronic records of young people.

Attend meetings as required.

Provide mediation as needed.

Use IT packages effectively to support work.

Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Maintain confidentiality of service users, clients, and the company.

Assist in developing company policies and procedures.

Report housing issues and assist in defect resolution.

Undertake on-call duties as directed.

Participate in office reception duties when required.

Work sleep-in shifts as needed.

Show flexibility to cover all company offices as required.

Both permanent and temporary opportunities are available!