Children’s residential support worker Blaenau Gwent

Job Description

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking for a new challenge? We have full time temporary roles available in children’s residential homes in Blaenau Gwent.

What does the Support Worker role involve?

• Providing the highest quality care to children we support
• Promoting individuals’ independence by supporting with a range of educational, social and work-based activities
• Supporting children to attend school and engage in fun and stimulating lessons.
• Working with families and partner organisation’s to ensure support is personalised to meet individual needs
• Using a range of communication methods to assist individuals to make informed day-to-day choices
• Maintaining accurate record keeping of all activities, progress, and incidents should they arise
• Undertaking general housekeeping duties, plus elements of personal care
• Taking ownership to safeguard and protect vulnerable individuals, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of everyone we support

What do you need to be a Support Worker?

• A minimum of 3 months paid experience in a similar role
• A can-do attitude, caring and reliable nature
• Compassion and empathy
• Enthusiasm to promote independence & choice
• A strong work ethic
• Excellent communication
• The ability to work flexibly
• 23 years of age or older. We believe it is appropriate that there is a gap in age between the children we support and the staff looking after them; that allows us to ensure the best care in the safest environment.

Please contact Richard on 02920 390150 Option 1 for further information or submit your CV by emailing us on richard.french@new-directions.co.uk

Please contact New Directions Social Care for more information on this job vacancy, on 029 2039 0150, or use our form below to enquire about this job vacancy.

Last modified: 1st July 2021