Support Worker - Children's Services

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a compassionate Children's Support Worker/Carer to provide high-quality support to children with learning and physical disabilities. In this rewarding role, you will empower young people to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives. You will be part of a dedicated team that values potential, responsibility, integrity, diversity, and empathy. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of children. Join a team that celebrates contributions and invests in your growth!

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Long service awards

Employee benefits app

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Life cover

Funded qualifications

Career pathways

Trained mental health first aiders

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Desirable to hold Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Experience supporting children with learning and physical disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower young people.
• Promote health, well-being, and facilitate social activities.
• Assist with daily household tasks and personal care.

Skills

Compassion

Enthusiasm

Support for children with disabilities

Emotional support

Practical assistance

Education

Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for Children's Support Worker/Carer who care about making every moment matter for the young people we support.

Job title: Children's Support Worker/Carer

Location: Luton (LU3 postcode area)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts are: 2.45pm – 10pm (Mon – Fri) 8.45am – 3.00pm, 2.45pm – 10.00pm & 8.45am – 10.00pm (weekends & school holidays)

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

About you

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting children and young people to ensure that every moment matters?

As a member of the team you will need a real passion for providing a high standards of care & support, it is desirable to:

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

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

Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy

The Role

Provide a high standard of support that enables our children and young people to be as independent as they can, learn and develop through education and experience, stay healthy and most importantly, have a fun, fulfilling life.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 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 be 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 enroll 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

About The Service

We are a children’s residential home based in Luton. Offering long term care for children with either a learning disability or a physical disability, or both. Caring for our children in 2 adjacent houses in a quiet residential area on the edge of Luton in Bedfordshire. Between them, our houses can accommodate up to 7 children.