Support Worker - Children's Services (ID:130)

Swanton Care and Community; Studley CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in the United Kingdom is seeking enthusiastic Children’s Support Workers. The role involves providing practical assistance and emotional support to empower young people in their daily lives. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, experience with children, and a valid driver's license. No prior experience in the role is required, as training will be provided. This is an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of young people.

Qualifications

• Desire to support young people in daily life.
• Ability to create and implement individual care plans.
• Flexibility to handle various tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support.
• Facilitate social, educational, and recreational activities.
• Assist with daily household tasks and personal care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience working with children

Valid driver's license

Knowledge of childcare practices

Ability to create and implement care plans

Basic IT skills for documentation and communication purposes

Job description

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

About you

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

We are looking for Children’s Support Workers 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.

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

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

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working with children
• Valid driver's license
• Knowledge of childcare practices
• Ability to create and implement care plans
• Basic IT skills for documentation and communication purposes

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.

Facilitating social, educational and play or recreational activities of their choice.

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.