Support Worker - Children's Services (ID:614)

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

Job summary

A caring organization in the United Kingdom is seeking dedicated individuals to provide high-quality support to children and young people with learning disabilities. The role involves assisting with day-to-day activities, promoting well-being, and facilitating social and educational opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a passion for care, experience with diverse needs, and a willingness to achieve relevant qualifications. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in young lives.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with learning and physical disabilities.
• Willingness to work towards necessary qualifications.
• Understanding of individual support plans and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support.
• Promote health and well-being in an inclusive manner.
• Facilitate social, educational, and recreational activities.
• Support with personal care and household tasks.

Skills

Compassionate support

Commitment to care

Ability to promote independence

Education

Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

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

• 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.