Coventry Support Worker – New Children’s Residential Full Time

Support Workers Children’s Residential Location: Coventry Competitive Salary: £18k – £20k

Your new company

Hays Social Care are looking for ‘Support Workers’ in Coventry to work on a permanent basis and willing to start immediately. This organisation has a vision to help young children across the UK, house and support them whilst providing them with services they need to promote a happy and healthier life. They work hard daily to support children and young people who have complex needs, ADHD and learning difficulties. They thrive to rebuild the lives of young people and assist them in establishing their selves in order to gain skills and confidently move on into society. With a range of services such as accommodation, engagement, prevention and support, this organisation believes that they can aid providing a bright future for children and young people.

Your new role
Your potential new role as a Support Worker requires you to be resilient, supportive and enthusiastic towards the children and their needs. You will need to be passionate about your role and committed to fulfilling your tasks as a Support Worker. As a Support Worker, you must become familiar and adhere to the policies and procedures of the home. You will be a part of a skilled and passionate team, so communication is pivotal amongst colleagues. You will be aiding the children towards an independent lifestyle with the necessary skills they need in order to integrate smoothly into society. You will also be helping the children to develop their educational and everyday skills. We are seeking Support Workers that are in the Coventry area, are flexible and willing to work 30-40 hours a week with an immediate start. This role requires you to be passionate about helping people and transforming lives to achieve fairness in society.

What you’ll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this role as a Support Worker you must be Passionate, patient and committed to your role and the residents. You should be able to help the children reach their personal goals and learn skills they would need to live an independent life with aid of a care plan. You must be able to identify and analyse discrimination, racism, inequality and injustice and find the appropriate solution for these issues. You should be able to monitor the behaviour of the children and report any changes you notice. You will be working alongside a multi-disciplinary team to assist the residents. You must be able to provide personal care where appropriate to young people/young adults whilst promoting their individual rights to respect, dignity and independence. As a Support Worker in this organisation, you should have a NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care as well as understanding and being familiar with all relevant legislation guidance policies procedures in relation to safeguarding young people. You must have evidence of experience in the social care sector, alongside references and an updated DBS. Training is essential and alternatively Hays provide free online training. Overall to succeed you must be committed to your role and eager to make a difference.

What you’ll get in return
You will be working in an inclusive and diverse organisation that is well- respected and well established in the UK. You will be working in the Coventry area with a flexible rota to make your commute quick and easy. As well as working in your desired profession, in return you will receive a competitive salary of £18k-£20k. There are also staff benefits of learning opportunities from the organisation such as a childcare degree, management training, development for progression in social care and many more.

What you need to do now
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