Children Support Worker

Salary: GBP12.5 – GBP29 per hour

You will be working in the Leicester location in the residential service 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 accessing education/therapy, promote positive behaviour and help individuals manage their emotions and behaviours effectively, and help build positive relationships with the individuals themselves, their families and other professionals working in care.

Requirements for the role

• Child‑centred approach to care
• Previous experience within children’s social care or transferable skill role is desirable
• Full UK driving licence (preferred)
• NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care/Children and young people
• Basic understanding of children’s human rights and safeguarding is essential

What the role will include

• Supporting children and young adults between the ages of 0-18 years old with complex needs or behavioural and emotional disorders.
• Safeguarding and supporting the well‑being of the children and young adults.
• Adhering to strict health and safety practice to ensure the welfare of the children and young people.
• Building a good rapport with the children and young adults as well as their families.
• Writing accurate and detailed reports.
• Keeping up to date with the children’s and young peoples’ care plans and risk assessments.
• Adopting a child‑centred approach to provide the best care to children and young people with complex health or emotional needs.
• Working nights (8pm-8am).
• Sleep‑ins (8pm-8am).

Pay rates

• 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.

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