Support Worker – The Elms

About the Position

The Elms, located in Curry Rivel, provides a short‑break service and supports children with complex health needs and learning disabilities. As a Support Worker you will promote independence, social inclusion and choice, working closely with families and the wider support network.

Responsibilities

• Support children with personal care and emotional support, assisting with routine tasks.
• Monitor, advise and assist with children’s health needs.
• Promote and support children’s education.
• Maintain written and electronic records and files.
• Encourage and maintain children’s links with their community.
• Work in a child‑centred manner, gaining the children’s wishes and feelings and promoting their rights.
• Ensure effective safeguarding and well‑being of children.
• Navigate and use IT equipment and internal online systems.
• Attend sleep‑ins and work every other weekend as required.
• Complete a mandatory fully funded Level 3 Diploma in children and young people (unless an equivalent or higher qualification is held).

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in residential, childcare, teaching or youth work settings; experience with adults with complex health needs is welcome.
• Good communication skills and the ability to use a variety of communication methods.
• Full UK driving licence or provisional licence with intent to obtain full licence.
• Strong commitment to caring for children and a passion for the role.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• A DBS disclosure check (criminal background check) is required.

Remuneration

Salary range: £25,989 – £28,142 per annum, pro‑rata.

Recruitment allowance: £1,500 per annum (subject to NI, tax and pension deductions, payable annually until 30/09/2027).

Supplemental allowance: £1,500 per annum (subject to NI, tax and pension deductions, payable annually until 30/09/2027).

Additional pay: £43.12 for each sleep‑in and £1.94 for each hour worked on Saturday and Sunday.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave (25 days plus 8 bank holidays) and flexible working options.
• Career development opportunities including supported routes into social work.
• Local Government pension scheme and voluntary contribution scheme.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing services.
• Flexible benefits platform (cycle to work, health screening schemes).
• Staff shop discounts at retailers, cinemas, restaurants, clothing stores and insurance providers.
• Gym discounts.

Additional Information

• Three permanent positions available: 22, 22.5 and 30 hours per week.
• Role may be reviewed or salary may change during Pay and Grading Review, potentially affecting the supplement allowance.
• Allowance and role may be adjusted or withdrawn based on organisational need, role changes or market conditions.
• The Elms is rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted across all areas (publicly available information).
• The position is open only to individuals who already have the right to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship will be offered.
• All applicants are required to provide full employment history and explain any employment gaps.
• Applications will be screened for a DBS disclosure check and appropriate criminal history clearance.

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