Childrens Support Worker

Caremark Leeds and Bradford; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Career development

Rewarding role

Job summary

Caremark Leeds and Bradford is seeking a dedicated Children’s Support Worker to assist children and young people across Leeds and Bradford. You will promote independence, wellbeing, and safety, building trust and following personalised care plans.

Training will be provided to develop skills in a caring, supportive environment. Ideal candidates have a passion for working with children; experience is beneficial but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare or support work is beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to follow care plans and safeguarding procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in their daily activities.
• Promote independence, wellbeing, and safety.
• Build positive and trusting relationships.
• Follow care plans and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

Job Description

Reports to

Field Care Supervisor

Summary of role

We are currently recruiting compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our team, supporting children and young people across Leeds and Bradford. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about working with children, whether you already have experience or are keen to learn and develop through training.
As a Children’s Support Worker, you will provide high-quality care and support to children and young people, helping them with daily activities while promoting their independence, wellbeing, and safety. You will build positive relationships, follow individual care plans, and ensure a safe and nurturing environment at all times. This role is suitable for individuals with experience in childcare or those who are willing to undertake training and develop their skills.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children and young people in their daily activities
• Promote independence, wellbeing, and safety
• Build positive and trusting relationships
• Follow care plans and safeguarding procedures

Principal responsibilities

• To assist clients who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet.
• To help clients with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
• To care for clients who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
• To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of customers through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
• To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying.
• To inspect, launder and mend clients’ clothes.
• To set tables and trays, prepare and serve meals, clearing away and washing up.
• Supervision of safe food preparation and storage.
• To read and write reports and be involved in clients’ reviews as required. To adhere to all Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times.
• To report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.
• To encourage the independence of clients.
• To liaise with professionals and other agencies as required.
• To undertake any working duties as required during the night as far as is reasonably practicable.
• To effectively communicate with other Care and Support Workers allocated to the client.
• To give emotional support as and when needed by the Client.
• Support with appointments and reminders.
• Support with medication and promoting the clients independence to self -administer.
• Support and liaise with the clients family/carers as directed by line management.

Personal attributes

It is considered essential that Care and Support Workers possess the following qualities:

• Self motivated & well organised.
• Flexible.
• Caring & sensitive to the needs of others.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to promote anti-discriminatory practice and equality for all Clients.
• Ability to complete any required documentation within the service
• A Person Centred Approach

What We’re Looking For:

• A genuine passion for working with children
• Willingness to learn and complete training
• Previous experience in childcare or support work is beneficial but not essential

What We Offer:

• Full training and ongoing support
• Opportunities for career development
• A rewarding role making a real difference