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Do you have a passion in transforming the lives of vulnerable children?

Are you looking for a new opportunity that involves helping and supporting children with complex/mental health needs?

Here at Bleep360 Care we are a 24hr healthcare company looking for experienced support workers based in Plymouth who have a dedication and passion in supporting vulnerable people and impacting their life in a positive way. You will be joining a team of people who provide their clients with safe and warm-welcoming environments. We specialise in looking after children/young people with complex and challenging needs in a variety of locations and settings. Our clients' needs include learning disabilities, autism, some of whom are non-verbal, challenging behaviours and self-harming tendencies.

Our clients and service users are at the heart of what we do, and our carers allow us to deliver the highest quality of care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working as part of a team to support the client as well as other staff
• Following and understanding the care plan in place, suggesting changes where necessary
• Positively manage challenging situations and behaviours appropriately
• Building a therapeutic rapport and sense trust in order to help the service user to manage their anxieties
• Supporting service users to build and maintain a sense of routine in their daily living activities and providing them with the support needed to adapt into the community
• Manage and impose appropriate boundaries for the safety of the service user and others
• Completing daily notes
• Commitment to making a positive impact and looking after the wellbeing of the service user

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Experience supporting clients with challenging behaviour in a mental health/social care setting.
• MUST have minimum 6 months experience working specifically with teenagers/young adults in a care setting
• Strong understanding and experience working with mental health issues/disorders
• Experience using de-escalation techniques
• Caring and sensitive nature, to encourage and motivate the service user to participate in hobbies and activities they enjoy
• x2 satisfactory references
• Valid Right to Work

DESIRABLE

• Restraint training such as MAPA/PMVA
• A clear DBS on the update system
• Positive Behavioural Support training (PBS)
• NVQ/OFC level 3 in Health and Social Care

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive umbrella pay rates
• Flexible working – be your own boss, work where and when you want!
• Positions in multiple locations so you can choose where you prefer to work
• 24hr on call service and support
• Career development opportunities - develop your skills in various areas day to day while getting paid
• Friendly team of staff ready to welcome you
• Opportunities to increase earnings by working extra hours/sleep-ins
• One to one consultant service

Come and join us at Bleep 360 Care, we can’t wait to work with you!

If you would like to discuss opportunities further please call on 02037253444 (Consultant - Teja Swatson)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract, Zero hours contract

Salary: £15.00-£20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
• Home care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
• PMVA Certificate (required)

Work Location: One location