Job Description

Job Summary

We are a care provider based in Hertfordshire, recruiting for

Children/Adult Support Workers

with experience of supporting children and adults with complex needs, physical needs, learning disabilities and mental health and other associated conditions.

The Role

You will be supporting young people who require one-to-one support, to develop a range of essential life skills in community settings around Hertfordshire.

To fully support the daily needs of service user and to deliver the highest quality of 1:1 care to either at home or in a community setting. You will be responsible for their safety according to risk assessments and support plans.

We are looking for people with a supportive, energetic and fun nature and a high level of patience and emotional resilience. You will have a non-judgemental attitude and the ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with individuals, alongside excellent listening skills, to support each individual to get the best experience when attending our sessions.

Some of your duties would include:

Supporting service users in the community such as taking them to appointments and activities such as shopping or trips out either by public transport or car.

Supporting young people's interests, such as visiting local community attractions to build confidence, communication and social skills to support future independence whilst giving parents and carers a break from their caring responsibilities.

Experience/Training

Ability to support young people in the community.

Applicants must have (or be working towards) a relevant Health and Social Care or Childcare qualification (e.g. Health and Social Care Level 2/3).

At least 6 months UK-based experience working alongside children and young people.

Although additional training will be given, you will need to provide evidence of relevant prior training to support your experience.

Have Right to Work in the UK

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong commitment to providing high-quality care and support.

Licence/Certification

Driving licence and access to a vehicle.

This post is subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to fulfil safer recruiting when working with children and vulnerable adults.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From 13.27 per hour

Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

health and social care: 2 years (required) working with children: 1 year (preferred) supporting clients in the community: 1 year (preferred) clients with challenging behaviours: 1 year (preferred) clients with autism: 1 year (preferred) complex care : 1 year (preferred) learning disabilities: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Care Certificate (required) Level 2 or Level 3 Health and Social Care (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Watford (Hertfordshire, East of England Region) (preferred)
Willingness to travel:

75% (preferred)
Work Location: On the road