Support Worker

Orbis Education & Care Ltd; Llangewydd; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child care organization in Wales is seeking a Support Worker to provide care for children with social and emotional support needs. The role requires compassion, good communication, and flexibility. Offering a competitive hourly rate between £12.60 and £12.80, with benefits including career progression and a health plan after probation.

Benefits

Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts

Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £1000

Clear career progression

Health plan after probation

Qualifications

• A can-do attitude and resilient nature are essential.
• Previous care experience is preferred but not essential.
• Must hold a current valid driving licence for access to a remote location.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to children and young people.
• Ensure physical and emotional needs are met.
• Keep accurate records of all activities and incidents.

Skills

Compassion and empathy

Good communication

Reliability

Job description

Overview

Support Worker - Ty George, Bridgend – Full Time – 39 hours per week. Hourly rate from £12.60 to £12.80 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Priority Childcare provides real support from real people. We are focused on the future, and our small, welcoming homes are staffed by teams of supportive carers who build trusting relationships with children and young people to help them feel safe, secure, and cared for. We care for children and young people who have support needs associated with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, and work with them to help them meet their full potential and transition towards independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to the children and young people we support.
• Ensure their physical and emotional needs are met through a supportive and caring environment.
• Be a positive role model.
• Promote independence by supporting a range of social, school and work-based activities.
• Work together to tailor support to meet individual needs.
• Keep accurate records of all activities, progress, and incidents as they arise.
• Undertake general housekeeping duties, including meal preparation.

Requirements/Qualifications

• A can-do attitude, resilient nature.
• Previous care experience preferred but not essential.
• To hold a current valid driving licence; note the service is in a remote location with no nearby public transport and access may require driving down narrow country lanes.
• Compassion and empathy.
• Good communication.
• Ability to work flexibly.
• Reliability.
• This role involves regulated activity with children and requires an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

Benefits

• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card for discounts at retailers.
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £1000 per successful permanent referral.
• Clear career progression and valuable qualifications – 97% of managers progressed internally.
• Health plan after probation.

How to Apply & Privacy

If you're passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives, click 'Apply' today!

Priority Childcare is part of Orbis Education and Care. We pride ourselves on a diverse and inclusive workforce and an environment where staff can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.

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