Children’s Support Worker Full Time

Support Worker

Your new company

As a children’s support worker, you will have the opportunity to work for a diversity of children’s settings throughout your area in South Wales. With a strong focus on nurturing, understanding and independence, support workers will also need to be passionate about improving quality of life for children up to age 18 . Achieving this quality of life is done through carefully thought out planning, education and social activities. You will have a dedicated recruitment consultant to liaise with you on your availability and flexibility for shift cover and provide you with assignments that suit you and help you to earn that extra income.

Your new role

Cover relief shifts for permanent support workers
Understand and implement carefully thought out individual care plans
Ensure the safety and confidentiality of those you support, adhering to safeguarding regulation and GDPR
Recognising actual or potential challenging situations and navigating this through correct procedure
Building strong rapport with the children you support
Engaging in fun, active and educational activities to nurture independence and confidence
Provide a safe, welcoming and homely atmosphere
Aiding those you support with their day-to-day tasks, which may include elements of personal care
General housekeeping

What you’ll need to succeed

• Experience within the care /education sector is desired
• Compassion, empathy, self- motivation and resilience
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Excellent use of a range of communication methods

• Full UK License is desired not essential

What you’ll get in return

Further experience within your chosen care sector field.
Job satisfaction through the rewarding nature of your new role
Opportunity to increase your knowledge, qualifications and career progression
Flexibility
Dedicated recruiter to ensure assignments are right for you
Competitive pay on a weekly basis (PAYE)
Free DBS checks
Sleep in allowance

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Your new company

Based in the Bridgend/Porthcawl of South Wales, your new company focuses on the care and well-being of children between 8 – 18 within a residential setting. These children have come from backgrounds with adverse childhood experiences, including neglect. Your new role
To provide outstanding care to children while applying their individual care plans
Engage in fulfilling activities
Liaising with families and support workers to ensure the best possible independent care plans are provided and carried out
Proactive approach to education and activity to improve key skills and self confidence.
Ensure clear communication with individuals via a range of methods and inspire them to carry out any tasks.
Engage in individual’s transitioning periods by nurturing them to become a functioning member of wider society
To make and maintain accurate records of activities and tasks carried out, including any incidents that may occur
Carry out general housekeeping duties, which includes elements of personal care
Apply safeguarding and protection to vulnerable individuals and ensure the safety and well-being of everyone you support
Comply with GDPR and Health and Safety regulations

What you’ll need to succeed

Driving Licence – essential
Experience within the care sector is desirable but not essential
QCF/ NVQ L3 in Children and Young People or Health & Social Care is a bonus (or equivalent)
Resilience, self-motivation and the enthusiasm to engage with active young people
Excellent communication skills
Teamwork skills
Ability to navigate a challenging situation
DBS on the Update service is a bonus for swifter on-boarding

What you’ll get in return

Rewarding job role
Scope for career progression
Free DBS check
Dedicated recruitment agent to guide you through the process
Competitive salary

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Josh now on 01792 485 970.
If this job isn’t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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