Support Worker Swansea, Wales
Job description
Job description
Together Stronger is a children’s residential provider in Swansea, this is an exciting time to join a new and growing organisation who will provide high quality services to young people.
As an organisation we are fully aware that the this is a demanding role and staff require constant professional support, working closely with our Psychology Team staff will be given the training, supervision and tools to carry out their roles effectively.
About the role
You will be working within our first home located in Swansea. You will be part of a team who provide care and support to up to 5 children and young people (per shift) aged between 8 years and 18 years, all of whom may have complex needs, learning disabilities or behaviours that may challenge.
In this rewarding role you will be responsible for ensuring a high level of care and support for young people. You will be part of the residential staff team and assist young people to develop skills and have fun throughout the day. This role will require you to supervise young people and make recordings, support them to attend education and appointments as well as writing reports and attending meetings. You will also be required to carry out some domestic duties within the home.
Ideally you will have previous experience in childcare and have demonstrable life and / or work experience of vulnerable children with challenging behaviour or complex physical and emotional needs.
About you
Personal attributes and child centred approach
- Working individually and within a team
- Self-motivated and a positive nature
- Ability to engage with young people in a positive and proactive approach
- Sense of humour
- Self-organisation
- Sensitive and reflective
- Honesty and reliability
- Ability to listen and empathise
- Ability to assess risks
- Excellent attitude towards development and training.
In return you will be supported to undertake a QCF (Qualifications credit frame work) Diploma for children and young people’s workforce and other opportunities to gain skills and qualifications to support your professional development, You should possess sound knowledge and understanding of child and adolescent development. However, it will be your passion to make a real difference that will be critical to your success in this role.
If you are successful in your application for this role you will be required to work on a rota, covering 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Join our team and we will offer you:
- A comprehensive induction, ongoing training and continuing professional development
- Plenty of opportunities for career progression
- Clinical staff support.
- Support to gain your QCF.
- An experienced staff team member to mentor you
- Generous annual leave allowance.
- Enhanced Bank Holiday hourly rate.
- 2-year service loyalty bonus with an enhanced rate for 5 years’ service.
- Staff referral payment
- Corporate discount with local gyms.
- Employees family social events
- Parking payment support scheme
Additional information
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances
Please take note this is an active role that requires the applicant to be outgoing and energetic to take part in daily sporty activities.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000-£34,000 per year
Schedule:
- 15 hour shift
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Swansea, SA1 3UH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- support worker: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Shift:
- Day shift
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
