Support Worker - Children's Services

Swantoncare; Warrington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in children's care is seeking Children's Support Workers in Warrington who are dedicated to providing high-quality support to young people with complex clinical needs. The role involves empowering children to achieve their goals while providing assistance with daily activities. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to making a difference in children's lives. Full training will be provided, making this a fantastic opportunity for those looking to start a rewarding career in care.

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

Employee Voice events

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with learning disabilities/complex medical needs is preferred.
• Willingness to undergo training for complex health support.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people.
• Facilitate social and recreational activities, respecting individual choices.
• Assist with household tasks and personal care.

Skills

Compassion

Enthusiasm

Commitment

Education

Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for Children's Support Workers/Carers who care about making every moment matter for the children and young people we support.

Job title: Children's Support Workers/Carers For Children With Complex Clinical Needs.

Location:Warrington (WA2 post code)

Hours:Full-time, shifts cover: Long day: 7.30am – 8.00pm, Night: 7.30pm – 8.00am, Early: 7.30am – 2.30pm, Late: 2.00pm – 8.00pm.

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?

To be successful in the Support Worker role, you will not necessarily need experience in complex health support as all staff undergo a training programme overseen by a paediatric nurse trainer and will be continuously supported by the management team. Ideally, you will:

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

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 schemewe 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 beyondwe 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 awardswe recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service

Employee benefits appstay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities.

Cycle to workyou can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme

Pensionwe will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life coveryou will be entitled to the death in service benefit.

Funded qualificationsearn whilst you learn! we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton *

Career pathwayswe invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier!

Swanton Educateswe have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development

Trained mental health first aidersavailable 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

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

We provide support to children aged 0 - 17 years with complex medical needs ranging from epilepsy, gastrostomy care, tracheostomy care, ventilator dependency, learning disability, communication and mobility support needs.

The residential house is well-equipped with 6 bedrooms that are all decorated to the taste of the child or young person that lives there. There is also a sensory room and large garden area to be used.