Job Description

We are looking for Children's Support Workers/Carers who care about making every moment matter for the children and young people we support.

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting children and young people to ensure that every moment matters?

To be successful in the Children's Community Support Worker role, you will not necessarily need experience in childcare as all staff undergo a training programme and will be continuously supported by the management team. Ideally, you will:

Hold or be willing to work towards a QCF Level 2 IN Health & Social Care (or equivalent) Have previous experience of supporting children and young people with Learning Disabilities, Autism and other needs.
We are looking for people who share our core values and are able to apply these to the work that they do.

We want to Provide a high standard of support that enables our children and young people to be as independent as they can, learn and develop through education and experience, stay healthy and most importantly, have a fun, fulfilling life.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing practical assistance and emotional support to empower our young people to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone's individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they wish, in line with their individual support plans. Complete a range of records and documents. Promote the health, well-being, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people supported and ensure they are met in an inclusive way. Facilitating social, educational and play or recreational activities of their choice. Supporting them to maintain contact with families or significant others is a key priority. The role requires you to undertake all aspects of day to day household tasks such as cleaning, cooking and shopping. Our young people also need to be supported to manage their personal care and hygiene.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Work Location: In person