Support Worker - Children's Services

Swantoncare; Kettering; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker/Carer for a new residential home in Barton Seagrave. The role involves supporting children with learning disabilities and complex needs, ensuring their well-being, and promoting their development through various activities. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a passion for making a difference.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Long service awards

Employee benefits app

Cycle to work scheme

Pension

Life cover

Funded qualifications

Career pathways

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Support children with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Facilitate social, educational, and recreational activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to young people.
• Undertake day-to-day household tasks such as cleaning and cooking.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

About The Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? We are opening a 3-bed children’s residential home in Barton Seagrave, supporting children with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.

We are seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker/Carer to join our team. As a Support Worker/Carer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being and development of the children in our care.

Position: Children's Waking Nights Support Worker/Carer

Location: Barton Seagrave, Kettering (NN15 postcode)

Hours: 36.75 hours per week, with a mixture of early, late, and weekend shifts. Please note we do not support sponsorship.

Ideally, you will have a driver’s license to support our children’s access to the community, but it is not essential.

We do not offer sponsorship.

The role

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower young people to achieve their goals, respecting their individuality, and enabling them to make appropriate choices in line with their support plans. You will need to complete a range of records and documents.
• Promote the health, well-being, and cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people supported, ensuring these needs are met inclusively.
• Facilitate social, educational, and recreational activities of their choice. Supporting contact with families or significant others is a key priority.
• Undertake day-to-day household tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and shopping. Support children in managing their personal care and hygiene.

What we can offer

• Refer a friend scheme: Receive £400 for each successful referral *
• Above and beyond: Recognition for exceptional contributions, with vouchers and surprises
• Long service awards: Celebrating your dedication
• Employee benefits app: Discounts, learning & development info
• Cycle to work scheme: Save money and stay fit
• Pension: Auto-enrollment into our salary sacrifice scheme
• Life cover: Death in service benefit
• Funded qualifications: Earn while you learn, develop your career with Swanton *
• Career pathways: Apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3)
• Swanton Educates: Our training qualification centre
• Trained mental health first aiders: Support when needed
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): 24/7 confidential counselling and support
• Employee Voice: Regular feedback events

*Subject to eligibility & criteria

About The Service

Lucerne House - Courtyard Care is a 6-bedroom residential home supporting young people aged 5-17, providing a home-from-home environment to foster growth and development.