Children’s Home Support Worker (24.5 hours shifts - £222 per shift)

Children’s Home Support Worker (24.5 hours shifts - £222 per shift) London, England

Kennedy Elliott LLP
Full Time London, England 27.75 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

Full Job Description

We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced support workers to join our team and be part of an exciting new project. They must share our passion in providing a nurturing and supportive approach to their care, whilst promoting and maintaining our expectation of high standards and good practices.

The Home

The children’s home is in Stratford and provides accommodation to 4 children/young people of both genders and ages 11-17 with EBD

The Shifts

We are looking for staff who are able to work a minimum of two 24.5 hours shifts per week starting at 7:30am to 8am the following day (sleep-in at midnight). £222 per shift.

The Opportunities & Benefits

We are looking for passionate, and experienced support workers who can demonstrate they can provide the highest quality care for children & young people;

Be part of a small and personable team.

Comprehensive Induction, support, development, and ongoing training package.

The Individual Requirements

Ability to take responsibility as a Support Worker for an allocated young person and provide positive role modelling, encouraging them to have healthy relationships and enabling them to build trust.

Follow each Individual Behaviour Management Plan, Risk Assessment and Care Plan to safeguard our young people and encourage them to behave in a socially acceptable manner.

To have a flexible approach to working hours, to ensure the needs of the home and its children, colleagues, and organisation are met

To hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or equivalent, would be desirable, otherwise must be willing to complete this qualification.

Previous experience of working with young people would be desirable.

Experience of working with Young people affected by traumatic experiences and challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities of Support Worker

Ensure children are safeguarded and their views and wishes heard

Motivate and engage young people in group activities.

Ability to build strong relationships with the young people in our care.

Ability to facilitate the young person’s recreational needs, daily independent living skills and to promote their emotional wellbeing.

Maintain written records and write reports.

Successful applicants are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure satisfactory references checks.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: £222.00 per day

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability
  • Weekends only

Experience:

  • Support Worker: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving License (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Bucks - 24

Children’s Home Support Worker (24.5 hours shifts - £222 per shift)
Kennedy Elliott LLP

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