Childrens Support Worker

TeacherActive Limited.; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive are partnering with a school and residential setting in Herefordshire to support children with severe Autism and Learning Disabilities. The role focuses on enabling learning, developing confidence, and promoting independence through long-term programmes in education and daily living skills.

The successful candidate will work on a 3 on 3 off rota, with training provided for Level 3 qualifications and potential permanent employment in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Requires willingness to complete Level 3 in Children and Young People workforce, funded by provider.
• Previous experience with children and young people or in a care role is preferred.
• Candidate must be able to gain references for a permanent role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standard of personal care for each young person, including wellbeing and hygiene.
• Take Key Worker responsibility for individual young people.
• Support students in the community, activities, and holidays; drive company vehicle after training.
• Engage with pupils, support learning and social activities; monitor behaviour and triggers.
• Read and follow risk assessments and placement plans; maintain records.

Skills

Full UK driving license

Experience in care role or working w/​

Experience with Autism / Learning Dis�

Education

Level 3 in Children and Young Persons workforce

Job description

West Midlands/ permanent / £23,346 - 31,302 per year Sleep-INS when necessary

Start Date: ASAP

Do you hold a Full UK driving license?

Do you have experience in a care role or working with children and young people?

Do you have experience working with individuals with Autism / Learning Disabilities?

TeacherActive are proud to be working with a wonderful school and residential setting based in the gorgeous rolling hills of Herefordshire. The setting is a small school, that looks after children with severe Autism and Learning Disabilities. The setting boasts fantastic facilities within extensive woodlands and grounds, providing a tranquil, spacious and accessible environment for learning and enrichment. The successful Children's Support Worker will be responsible for supporting children through long-term programmes of informal education and developing their confidence, so that they can realise their full potential as they grow into adulthood.

The school was rated previously as 'Outstanding' which is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the staff that work there, who will all be part of supporting you in your new role. Due to the needs of the students, the childrens support worker will enable and support the students to engage in learning, support with their self management of behaviours and triggers, develop communication skills and form overall positive relationships. With the residential facilities at the same site of the school, you will be required to support the students with both their attention to learning, but also in their home environment, assisting with their independent living skills. This is a really rewarding opportunity for childrens support worker who wants to make a real difference to a young persons life.

The successful childrens support worker doesn't need to hold any qualifications for the role, but does need to be willing to complete the Level 3 in Children and Young Peoples workforce. This will be funded through the provider in order for you to work there permanently, which is a wonderful opportunity for anybody looking to gain industry recognised qualifications. All we ask for is some experience working with children and young people, or in a care role.

You must be able to work on a 3 on 3 off shift rota.

Key Responsibilities for the Childrens Support Worker

• To ensure a high standard of personal care for each young person, including matters of physical well-being and personal hygiene
• To accept Key Worker responsibility for individual young people
• To support young people out in the community, on activities and holidays and be a company vehicle driver as requested and once trained
• To fully engage with pupils and take part in activities and leisure pursuits, including physical activities such as sports
• To complete the appropriate Diploma Level 3 as requested and in accordance with Regulation 32 of Children’s Home Regulations 2015
• To read and adhere to the young persons risk assessments and individual placement plans, keeping notes and records as required
• Work on a rota basis, including some weekend work
• Be adaptable, and have a 'can-do' attitude towards work.

As this is a permanent opportunity, we will need you to be able to provide reference information at the earliest opportunity.

CONTACT NUMBER: 0121 200 3224

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.