Support Worker – Bank Bluestones Medical Complex Care

Bluestones Medical Complex Care Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chester is seeking dedicated Children’s Support Workers to assist with care packages for children with complex needs. This role requires compassionate individuals who are passionate about nurturing young lives. The position offers competitive pay, various training opportunities, and excellent employee benefits including free private healthcare and a referral bonus.

Benefits

Industry-leading pay rates

Free Blue Light Card

Free mandatory training

Paid specialist training

Regular mentoring and upskilling opportunities

Free private healthcare

Qualifications from Level 2 to Level 5

Refer a friend scheme worth up to £300

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with disabilities/challenging behaviour (1+ years).
• Understanding of child protection legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team and drive with business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Encourage personal care and facilitate activities for children.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and report concerns accordingly.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care

Job description

Bluestones Medical Complex Care is looking to recruit dedicated and compassionate Children’s Support Workers to support our care packages in Chester and surrounding areas. We are leading the way in innovative and progressive care for children with complex needs. Our aim is to nurture and develop young people into independent, responsible adults using our pioneering SEED model.

We love exceptional people and are looking for champions of care for our young people, those who can embody our values; teamwork, passion, innovation, humility, trust and accountability.

In return we offer an exceptional place to work with a wide range of benefits, rewards, and opportunities to grow your career. These include:

• Industry-leading pay rates
• Free Blue Light Card
• Free mandatory training
• Paid specialist training (PMVA/Breakaway, self-harm, safeguarding and more)
• Regular mentoring and upskilling opportunities
• Qualifications from Level 2 to Level 5
• Refer a friend scheme worth up to £300*

We also provide free private healthcare to all our staff. This allows you to claim the full amount back for things like dental and optical appointments, massages, reiki, allergy testing and prescriptions. You’ll even have access to free counselling sessions & virtual GP appointments.

Key responsibilities include:

Encouraging personal care, facilitating activities, and providing emotional support
Providing support and care to children with disabilities and/or challenging behaviour
Building positive relationships with the children, their families and other professionals involved in their care
Maintaining accurate records and report any concerns to the relevant parties
Ensuring that best practice is implemented throughout all areas of the care package
Have a genuine, authentic desire to better the life of the young person
Required skills:

A mixture of long days, long day and sleeps, waking nights

Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults from diverse backgrounds
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Compassionate, patient, and empathetic towards children with complex needs
Ability to work in a team and follow guidelines and procedures
Strong organizational and time-management skills

What experience and qualifications would help?

• NVQ Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care
• 1 or more years of experience working with children with disabilities and/or challenging behaviour
• An understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to child protection and safeguarding
• Must be a driver with business insurance or willing to add