Support Worker, Child Development​/Support

Support Worker (VR/05805) Welshpool, Wales

Salary: GBP
12.5 - GBP
29 per hour

You will be working in the residentialservice that is passionate about making changes and enhancing young people’s lives.

This role will involve caring for these often-vulnerable individuals, assisting them with day-to-day tasks, and supporting them as and when required, providing a safe and nurturing environment for individuals.

You will support children and young people in developing their living skills and access education / therapy, promote positive behaviour and helping individuals to manage their emotions and behaviours effectively, and help build positive relationships with the individuals themselves, their families and other professionals working in care.

• Child-centred approach to care
• Previous experience withinchildrensocial care or transferableskill role is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence (preferred)
• NVQLevel 3 Health and Social Care/Children and young people
• Basic understanding of children’shuman rights and safeguarding is essential.

• Supporting children and young adults between the ages of 0-18 years old with complex needs/or behavioural and emotional disorders.
• To safeguard and support the well-being of the children and young adults.
• Adhering to strict health and safety practice to ensure thewelfareof the children and young people
• Buildinga good rapport with the children and young adults as well as their families
• Writingaccurateand detailed reports
• Keepingup to date with the children’sand young people’s care plans and risk assessments
• Adopting a child-centred approach to provide the best care to children and young people with complex health / emotional needs
• Waking nights (8pm-8am)
• Sleep ins (8pm-8am)

• Mileage paid for own vehicle if Business Insurance is provided and in place.
• Free mandatory online training as part of our compliance process.
• Practical training provided free if applicable for placement including the Team Teach certificate
• 24/7 contact available from on-call Consultants through day and night
• Weekly pay.
• Work to fit around your requirements and lifestyle