Support Worker - Children's Services (ID:261)

Swanton Care and Community; Rushden; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Rushden is looking for compassionate individuals to support young people in their daily lives. Candidates should hold or be working towards an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare. The role involves providing emotional support, promoting health and well-being, and facilitating activities. Daily household tasks and personal care support are also required. This is a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young individuals.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a residential setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower young people.
• Promote health, well-being, and beliefs of supported individuals.
• Facilitate social, educational, and recreational activities.
• Support young people in managing their personal care and hygiene.
• Undertake household tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and shopping.

Skills

Compassion

Enthusiasm

Commitment

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

About you

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

Qualifications

• 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.