Children and Young People Support Workers Coventry, England
Job description
Description
As Children's Support Workers, you will be responsible for:
- Support children with health care needs ranging from 4 years to 17 years
- Supporting young people to take part in recreational activities and games
- Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and adolescents by proactively handling all safeguarding procedures
- Attending to their personal care needs
- Reporting, recording and monitoring individual's growth through observing and record keeping
- Attending all ongoing training and supervisions in line with company policies and procedures
Skills and Experience:
Good communication skills both verbally and written
Genuine passion for helping others and wanting to make a positive difference
Reliable, trustworthy and a commitment to work
Compassionate, empathetic, and able to demonstrate motivational skills to young children
Willing to undertake additional role-based training
Experienced working in a similar setting
Able to communicate effectively with peers, parents, guardians, and service users
Benefits:
Competitive rates of pay including paid mileage
Supportive and friendly management team
Full training provided on induction and continuous professional development
Opportunities for personal and career development
Pensions, discounts, unlimited eLearning to various courses
It is essential that applicants are a drivers with access to their own cars.
Job Types: Permanent, Temporary contract, Temp to perm
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Coventry: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Working with children and young people: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
