Bank Worker - Children Support Worker
Your role will see you as a role model to the young people, aiding in improving their overall health and well-being. We want to ensure that our staff team feel valued as that will allow them to ensure that our children receive the best care possible. This will be a home, with a warm homely atmosphere and requires likeminded, motivated, and compassionate support workers to continue to provide outstanding care to our children.
The role of Therapeutic Support Practitioner involves:
Providing outstanding care to children while applying their individual care plans
Taking the children on activities
Liaising with families and professionals to ensure the best possible care is being provided and carried out.
Taking a proactive approach in supporting the children with attending and engaging in their education
To make and maintain accurate records of the child’s day, including any incidents that may occur.
Carry out general housekeeping duties, including cooking, cleaning, and completing health and safety checks.
Apply safeguarding knowledge to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in the home.
Comply with GDPR and Health and Safety regulations.
There are different shift pattern for Day and Night wake support workers.
Day support workers may be required to do sleep-in duties.
What we are looking for from you:
QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent (Essential)
Experience in a children's home setting or working with young people who have learning disabilities and additional needs (essential)
Supervisory experience (essential)
Passion to help nurture young people (essential)
Be able to work shift patterns including sleep ins (essential)
Full, UK driving licence (essential)
What we can offer:
Salary package is £12.50 - £13.00 per hour with £65 per sleep in.
A noncontractual annual rewards and recognition scheme, based on individual performance indicators and the performance of the home and the outcomes of the children
Robust and comprehensive paid induction, and continued training and development within each role.
Support and progression opportunities within the home and the provider as they continue to grow within the sector.
Monthly recognition awards
Blue light card cost covered.
Enrolment into the company pension scheme
The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!
ERS (Employee Referral Scheme) up to £250 per referral.
Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.50-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme
Schedule:
12 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift