Compassionate Children's Support Worker — Residential Care

Swanton Care & Community Ltd; Little Addington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service awards

Career development

Funded qualifications

Employee benefits app

Cycle to work

Pension

Life cover

Mental health first aiders

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Voice

Monthly staff prize draw

Refer a friend scheme (£400)

Job summary

Swanton Care & Community Ltd in Little Addington, near Kettering, is seeking a Children’s Support Worker to help support children and young people in residential care.

You will build trusting relationships, support daily routines, education and personal development, and plan activities. You’ll foster a safe, nurturing home, encourage independence, and work within a close team with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Flexible approach to shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support daily routines, education and personal development.
• Plan and participate in activities from movie nights to outdoor adventures.
• Help create a safe, stable and nurturing home environment.
• Encourage independence, confidence and resilience.
• Work as part of a supportive team that celebrates success.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

Resilience under pressure

Open to learning

Education

Level 3 Diploma

Job description

Swanton Care & Community Ltd in Little Addington, near Kettering, is seeking a Children’s Support Worker to help support children and young people in residential care.

You will build trusting relationships, support daily routines, education and personal development, and plan activities. You’ll foster a safe, nurturing home, encourage independence, and work within a close team with opportunities for training and development.