Support Worker - Children's Services

Swantoncare; Kettering; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Children's Support Worker/Carer to join their team in Little Addington. This role is vital in empowering young people with learning disabilities to achieve their goals through compassionate support and guidance. You will play a key role in their daily lives by providing practical assistance and emotional backing, ensuring their well-being and promoting their individuality. With a focus on personal development, you will help facilitate engaging activities and maintain a nurturing environment. If you are enthusiastic and committed to making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Long service awards

Employee benefits app

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Life cover

Funded qualifications

Career pathways

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular feedback events

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with learning disabilities is preferred.
• Training will be provided for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to young people.
• Facilitate social and educational activities for children.

Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a Children's Support Worker/Carer to join our team in Little Addington (NN14) who has a passion for providing a high standard of support that enables young people to learn and develop through education and positive life experiences.

Hours: 28, 35 and 42 hours per week contracts available, you must be available to commit to working across a variety of shifts on a rota with the home running 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

Ideally looking for candidates who can drive, due to commitments needed by the service, however, we can be flexible with this.

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting young people in their daily life?

We are looking for people who share these core values and are able to apply these to the work that you do. At the heart of the ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE taken in the services:

‘Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy’

For Support Worker positions, although an understanding of the role is desirable, it is not essential as training will be provided. Ideally, you will:

• Hold or be willing to work towards a Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Have previous experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities.

You will need to be adaptable and flexible with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of the team.

The role

• You will provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower our young people to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone’s individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they wish, in line with their individual support plans. You will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.
• Promote the health, well-being, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people supported and ensure they are met in an inclusive way.
• Facilitating social, educational and play or recreational activities of their choice. Supporting them to maintain contact with families or significant others is a key priority.
• The role requires you to undertake all aspects of day-to-day household tasks such as cleaning, cooking and shopping. Our young people also need to be supported to manage their personal care and hygiene.

What we can offer:

• Refer a friend scheme: we know that you will know fantastic people who will make a great contribution, you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made.
• Above and beyond: we recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises!
• Long service awards: we recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service.
• Employee benefits app: stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities.
• Cycle to work: you can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Pension: we will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Life cover: you will be entitled to the death in service benefit.
• Funded qualifications: earn whilst you learn! we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton.
• Career pathways: we invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier!
• Swanton Educates: we have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development.
• Trained mental health first aiders: available to support you when you need someone to talk to.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support.
• Employee Voice: we hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us.

*subject to eligibility & criteria

You will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Our internal vacancies are also published onto our website. Roles may be withdrawn before the closing date if a successful appointment has been made.

About The Service

Our five-bed residential home for children, aged 5 – 17 years, is registered with OFSTED and offers services to young people who have learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and complex needs. We are situated in the quiet residential area of Little Addington, close to local resources and facilities.

The service offers each child their own bedroom and a range of communal living spaces including a large garden room which provides recreational facilities for them to create their own activities. This area is designed to encourage creative and sometimes messy projects.

We also have an amazing sensory/calming room with lights, sounds and textures which are used together to create a stimulating, or calming environment. This area can be used to support individuals with planned activities or just to relax.