Childrens Support Worker

Key Care & Support are expanding services. In response to growing demand for support contracts, we are offering full and part-time positions for a Childrens Support Worker.

Key Requirements

• Fully flexible availability, including weekends
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Person-centred care with a commitment to the highest standard of support
• Positive, patient, and caring personality
• Willingness to provide personal care as required, including medication reminder, bathing, and bathroom support
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to work safely and comply with contractual and regulatory standards
• Capacity to travel and participate in community activities
• Positive mindset and desire to improve the lives of people with learning disability and autism

Typical Responsibilities

• Provide an outstanding level of support to children in their family home
• Build relationships and help the children understand their environment, promoting positive relationships
• Facilitate community and social inclusion activities to promote life skills and individuality
• Offer personal care assistance including medication prompting, bathing, showering and bathroom use (if required)

What you will bring to the role

• Energy and enthusiasm to deliver support and participate in community activities
• Excellent communication skills to explain concepts and promote relationships
• A naturally caring, patient, and respectful person-centred approach
• Strong organisational skills, accurate record-keeping, factual reporting
• Ability to work safely in the client’s home environment and maintain regulatory compliance
• Quick thinking and a can-do attitude in challenging situations

Benefits

• Guaranteed hours and full or part-time contracts
• Competitive rates of pay (real living wage)
• Paid holidays (5.6 days including bank holidays)
• Insurance and pension contributions to a NEST scheme on salary sacrifice basis
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme access
• Recognition awards, long-service awards, and a birthday care gift card
• Pension contributions and benefits

Equal Opportunity

Key Care & Support is a Disability Confident Leader and welcomes applicants with disabilities. All roles require an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

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