Childrens Support Worker

Heycroft Staffing Solutions Ltd; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time-and-a-half on bank holidays

Weekly pay

Flexible working

Full-time hours currently on offer

Self-employed or PAYE basis

Job summary

Heycroft Staffing Solutions is recruiting Agency Support Workers to help children and young people in care, with day and night shifts available. You will provide care, support independence, follow care plans and help create a safe, nurturing environment.

Ideal candidates have experience with children and learning disabilities, a full UK driving licence, and willingness to travel up to an hour from home. DBS check and references required; weekly pay and flexible shifts offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and/or learning disabilities is preferable.
• Willingness to work across multiple homes and environments.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to children and young people in residential settings.
• Promote independence and life skills.
• Support communication and positive social interactions.
• Follow care plans and help children achieve goals.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment.
• Maintain accurate records and report concerns.

Skills

Child care

Learning disabilities

Drive licence

Travel flexibility

Job description

Join Our Amazing Team!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people in care?

Agency Support Worker (Day & Night Shifts)

£15-£17 per hour + enhanced rates

At Heycroft Staffing Solutions, we specialise in providing high-quality temporary staff to children's homes supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD). We are currently looking for compassionate and dedicated Agency Support Workers to join our team for day and night shifts.

Why Join Heycroft?

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing care and support to children and young people in residential settings- Learning disabilities and/or EBD
• Promoting/developing independence and life skills
• Supporting communication and encouraging positive social interactions
• Following care plans and supporting children to achieve their goals
• Promoting positive activities and creating a safe, nurturing environment
• Supporting young people through challenges with empathy and patience
• Personal care (not required in all homes)
• Maintaining a clean, safe home environment
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting concerns appropriately

What's In It For You:

• Time-and-a-half on bank holidays
• Weekly pay
• Flexible working - choose shifts that fit your lifestyle
• Consistent work available, with full-time hours currently on offer
• Opportunities available on a self-employed or PAYE basis

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with children (preferable 1 year)- training provided
• Experience working with Learning Disabilities (preferable 1 year)- training provided
• Willingness to work across a variety of homes and environments
• Availability to commit to a minimum of 24 hours per week (with opportunity for full-time hours)
• Full UK driving licence essential
• Willingness to travel up to 1 hour from your home to placements

Important Information:

• Enhanced DBS check required
• References and criminal self-declaration required
• Online checks of publicly available information will be conducted

Heycroft Staffing Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended).

Job Type: Full-time

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Please note we do not offer sponsorships