Home carers for children

Bury St Edmunds Com; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider seeks a compassionate Children’s Support Worker in Bury St Edmunds. In this role, you will impact children's lives positively by providing tailored support and care in their homes. Benefits include competitive rates of pay, comprehensive training, and ongoing development. Ideal candidates are over 18, possess a UK driving license, and have relevant qualifications like NVQ2 in Health and Social Care.

Benefits

Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates

Paid Industry-Leading Training

Ongoing Development Opportunities

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
• A clear enhanced DBS, which can be applied for upon registration.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote the wellbeing of children with learning difficulties.
• Manage complex behaviours and provide crisis intervention.
• Assist with personal care, educational development, and fostering independence.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Crisis intervention

Educational support

Education

Health and Social Care Level 2 (NVQ2)

Safeguarding Children Level 3

Paediatric First Aid

Job description

Overview

Join Nurseplus as a Children’s Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable people in your community? As a Children’sSupport Worker, you’ll have the unique opportunity to provide outstanding, compassionate care to children and young adults within the comfort of their own home. You’ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts, and you’ll truly be able to make a difference to a child’s life.

Why Choose Nurseplus?

• Continuity of Care: We strive to provide continuity with the same clients and consistent hours each week. Whether you prefer short visits traveling from home to home or longer 12-hour shifts in one location, we have a variety of options to suit your lifestyle.
• Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £13.50 and £16.00 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay increase to reward your hard work.
• Deliver Compassionate Care: Make a lasting impact by helping clients live independently and with dignity, through companionship, personal care, medication administration, and more, all guided by personalised care plans.
• Tailored Client Matching: We believe in matching you with clients that align with your skills and passions. Whether you're looking to support individuals with mental health needs or learning disabilities we work to pair you with the clients you feel most comfortable and confident working with.
• Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our comprehensive, industry-leading training that’s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills, whether you’re new to care or have years of experience.
• Ongoing Development: Benefit from continuous support and development opportunities, including in-house courses and funded qualifications like NVQ Levels 2 and 3.
• Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your day-to-day responsibilities as a Children’s Support Worker may include supporting, safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children with learning difficulties and challenging behaviour, managing complex behaviours and crisis intervention. You may be required to support them in several ways, from helping them with their educational development to aiding them with personal care, allowing them to gain independence and making a massive impact to their daily lives.

What We’re Looking For

• You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
• A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively.
• A clear enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Qualifications

Health and Social Care Level 2 (NVQ2)

Safeguarding Children Level 3 – can be provided in-house training

Paediatric First Aid – can be provided in-house training

Alternative communication skills like British Sign Language (BSL) or Makaton would be beneficial

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and want to work with a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you!

About Nurseplus

At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn’t stop there – we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.