Job Description

About The Role

We are looking for a

Children's Support Worker/Carers

to join our team in Liverpool. You must have a passion for providing a high standard of support that enables young people to learn and develop through education and positive life experiences.

Position:

Support Worker - Children's Services

Hours:

Full Time, 40 hours per week

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

Ideally looking for candidates who can drive, due to commitments needed by the service, however, we can be flexible with this.

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting young people in their daily life?



We are looking for people who share these core values and are able to apply these to the work that you do. At the heart of the ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE taken in the services.

'Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy'

For Support Worker positions although an understanding of the role is desirable, it is not essential as training will be provided. Ideally, you will:





Hold or be willing to work towards a Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent). Have previous experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities.

You will need to be adaptable and flexible with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of the team.

The role

You will provide 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, you will need to be able to 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.

What we can offer:

Refer a friend scheme

we know that you will know fantastic people who will be make a great contribution, you will receive 400 each time a successful referral is made *

Above and beyond

we recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises!

Long service awards

we recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service

Employee benefits app

stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities.

Cycle to work

you can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme

Pension

we will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life cover

you will be entitled to the death in service benefit.

Funded qualifications

earn whilst you learn! we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton *

Career pathways

we invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier!

Swanton Educates

we have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development

Trained mental health first aiders

available to support you when you need someone to talk to

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support

Employee Voice

we hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us


subject to eligibility & criteria


You will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.



Our internal vacancies are also published onto our website. Roles may be withdrawn before the closing date if a successful appointment has been made.

About The Service

Millie's Courtyard - Courtyard Care is a single level, self-purpose-built home. Built for up to 5 children with complex medical needs and learning difficulties, who we can support up until their 18th birthday.