Support Worker Bluestones Medical Complex Care

Bluestones Medical Complex Care Limited; Chester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in children's care is seeking dedicated Children's Support Workers to join their team. This role focuses on nurturing young individuals with complex needs, using a pioneering care model. Champions of care are needed to provide emotional support, facilitate activities, and build strong relationships with children and their families. The organization values teamwork, innovation, and accountability, offering a supportive environment with competitive pay and extensive training opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, this position is an exciting opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee discount

Flexitime

Free parking

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Referral programme

Free Blue Light Card

Free mandatory training

Paid specialist training

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working with children with disabilities.
• NVQ Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging personal care and providing emotional support.
• Building positive relationships with children and their families.
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting concerns.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Patience

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Time-management skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 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 Wirral 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. These champions focus on certain one or more key aspects like income, education, health, employment, activities, using their unique strengths and ‘Magic’ to empower young people in our residential services.

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
• Early Pay – option to get paid for a shift within a day or two
• 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 7
• 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:

• Must be able to work 24 hour shifts.
• Must be able to work a rolling rota of 2 shifts on 4 off.
• 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
• Having an Enhanced Adults and Children’s DBS on the update service would be advantageous.
• Must be a driver with business insurance or willing to add

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme