Children & Young Adults Support Workers – Coventry, West Midlands (County) Temporary

Elwood Healthcare are recruiting for Children & Young Adults Support Workers in Coventry.

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* Do you have a Level 3 CYP or QCF qualification?

* Do you live in Coventry or the surrounding areas?

* Do you have a passion for taking care and supporting vulnerable children?

* Do you have a minimum of 6 months experience within the care sector?

* Are you looking for control over your own work schedule?

* Are you looking for weekly pay?

If you’re screaming “YES!” at your screen, then we are looking for you!

About the role:

Elwood Healthcare are recruiting for Children and Young Adults Support Workers in Coventry. You will provide support to children and young people age 5-18 yrs who have moderate to severe learning disabilities, behavioural challenges, ADHD and autism spectrum disorder.

You will work with the young people to promote daily living skills, assist and support to self-regulate and develop independent living skills in line with a support plan which has been designed around the young person.

As part of the care and support team you will assist in maintaining a safe and enabling environment that provides positive experiences to children living within the service.

Successful applicants will be:

· Supporting, mentoring and educating children with day to day activities to develop their emotional and social needs

· Developing personal and practical skills to enhance independent living

· Positive engagement to encourage children and young people in their development

· Reporting and recording key aspects of care and developing your professional skills as part of on-going development plan.

· Managing complex and behaviours that may challenge

· Support and engagement with a range of activities

You’ll also benefit from:
· Paid Annual Leave
· Statutory Sick Leave After Qualifying Period
· Pension Contributions
· FREE Training Development
· Monthly Recognition Awards

Typical Shift Schedules / Patterns:

On offer we have flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle, giving you full control of when you would like to work. Candidates can expect to be offered a mixture of earlies, lates, long days and waking nights on a weekly basis.

Essential Experience:

* Care & Support Work: 6 Months in the UK

Essential Qualifications:

* QCF/NVQ Level 3 Children & Young People