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Crossroads Care; United States; Remote; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossroads Care is seeking a Children & Young Adults Support Worker (drivers required) to provide personalised support in family homes and accompany children safely into the community. You will support activities at parks and community outings, assist with learning and daily routines, and help with meals and light household tasks while following care plans and risk assessments with a focus on safeguarding and wellbeing.

Training will be provided for specialist tasks as needed.

Job description

Children & Young Adults Support Worker (Drivers Only with own vehicle)

As a Children & Young Adults Support Worker, you will provide personalised support in the family home and accompany children & young adults safely into the community.

Every day is different. You might be:

• - Supporting a child or young person at the park or on a community outing
• - Assisting with swimming, soft play, or other fun activities
• - Providing support at school to help with learning and engagement
• - Helping with daily routines, personal care, and mealtimes
• - Supporting mobility and independence
• - Preparing meals or helping with light household tasks to ease pressure on families

Some of the children and young adults we support have specialist or complex needs however full training will be given to carry out any specialist tasks safely and confidently.

You will follow individual care plans and risk assessments, working closely with families and professionals, always prioritising safeguarding and wellbeing.