Support Worker - Children's Services

Courtyard Care; Rushden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's support organization in Rushden is seeking Children's Support Workers to assist young people in achieving their aspirations. The role involves promoting well-being through various activities and day-to-day support in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have an enthusiasm for child development and the ability to work flexible hours. Training is provided to those eager to learn.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Employee benefits app

Pension scheme

Funded qualifications

Life cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and receive training.
• Previous experience supporting children in a residential setting is desirable.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including long days and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to young people.
• Promote health, well-being, and cultural beliefs of the individuals supported.
• Facilitate social, educational, and recreational activities.
• Manage day-to-day household tasks like cooking, cleaning, and shopping.

Skills

Compassionate support

Enthusiasm for child development

Good communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for Children's Support Workers/Carers to join our team who have a passion for providing a high standard of support that enables young people to learn and develop through education and positive life experiences, stay healthy and most importantly, have a fun, fulfilling life.

Position: Children's Support Worker/Carers

Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire (NN10 postcode)

Hours: 42 hours per week, including long days, late shifts and sleep ins.

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

About you

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

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

• Hold or be working towards a NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Have previous experience supporting children in a residential setting.

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’

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 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 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 Voicewe hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us

*subject to eligibility & criteria

About The Service

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

Our home has recently been renovated and 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.