Support Worker/Teaching Assistant

OneCall24 Limited; Westerham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider is seeking Support Workers/Teaching Assistants in Westerham, Kent. This role involves delivering person-centered care, supporting children with varying needs, and ensuring a safe environment. Applicants should have at least 6 months of UK experience, strong knowledge of safeguarding, and relevant certifications. The position offers flexibility with pay rates between £13.68 and £17 per hour, along with competitive benefits like on-call support and referral schemes.

Benefits

Highly competitive pay rate

Mobile App for shifts and payroll

Advance bookings

24/7 on-call support

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months UK based experience working with children.
• Driver's License preferred.
• Enhanced DBS listed on the Update Service required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centered care tailored to individual care plans.
• Promote an environment that encourages confidence.
• Support children with emotional and mental wellbeing.

Skills

Knowledge of child protection & safeguarding

Ability to promote individuality

Monitoring healthcare needs

Managing challenging behaviors

Education

GCSE Grades C in English & Maths

NVQ certification (preferable level 3, 4)

Ofqual certification

Basic Life Support (Level 3 for children)

Job description

Job Title: Support Worker/Teaching Assistant

Location: Westerham, Kent

Salary: £13.68 - £17 per hour

Contract: Full Time & Part time Agency/Bank

Contact: Kent Team on 03333 22 11 22

An amazing opportunity has arisen in Westerham, Kent for a Support Worker/Teaching Assistant. We are seeking dedicated Support Workers/Teaching Assistants capable of delivering person-centered care tailored to individualised care plans for our clients. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people we support while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

As a Support Worker/Teaching Assistant working for OneCall24, you will be responsible for the below duties:

• Knowledge of child protection & safeguarding
• Promoting an environment that encourages individuality & promoting confidence
• Monitoring and keeping up with patient's healthcare needs and wellbeing
• Managing behavior's that are challenging (You may be working with children who have experienced trauma that can have an impact on their emotional and mental wellbeing and is communicated via several means, including self-harming behavior's)

Desirable Experience:

• Safeguarding of children
• NVQ certification (preferable level 3, 4)
• Ofqual certification
• Basic Life Support (Level 3 for children)
• Understanding & knowledge of therapeutic approach to childcare

OneCall24 Benefits:

• Highly competitive pay rate (Weekly & advance pay available)
• Our Mobile App – linked to all shifts and payroll allows for easy access
• Advance bookings so you can plan and build shifts around your schedule alongside ad-hoc shifts to support clients in emergencies
• Out of hours on call support, 24/7
• Referral scheme, introduce your friends and we'll pay you!

To be considered for this role you will need:

• 6 months minimum UK based experience working with children with references
• Minimum of C in GCSE Grades (English & Maths)
• Must be able to work more than 2 days a week Monday - Friday Day shifts ONLY
• An Enhanced DBS listed on the Update Service (covering children & adult)
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Driver's Licence (preferred)
• No Sponsorship offered