Children’s Support Worker

Job Description

Residential Children’s Support Worker
Bridgend CF31
Rate £12.88- £13.44
Shifts available
7am -11pm long days
7am-3pm – Days
11pm-7am – Waking Nights

The Role
We are seeking compassionate and experienced Children’s residential care workers to work within one of our fabulous clients’ residential homes.  

We are seeking those who can make a house feel like home and support the Children to feel welcomed, safe and well supported. You will be a listening ear helping to promote individuals’ independence by supporting with a range of educational, social and work-based activities.
Working with families and partner organisations to ensure support is personalised to meet the individual’s needs. You will use a range of communication methods to assist individuals to make informed day-to-day choices
You will be familiar with maintaining accurate record keeping of activities, progress, and incidents should they arise.
You will be required to undertake general housekeeping duties and be comfortable taking ownership to safeguard and protect vulnerable individuals, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of everyone we support is your paramount concern. 

Our ideal candidate
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
Excellent communication
The ability to work flexibly
Be able to undertake an enhanced DBS check 

23 years of age or older. We believe it is appropriate that there is a gap in age between the children supported and the staff looking after them; that allows us to ensure the best care in the safest environment. 

 

Working for New Directions 
You will receive:  

A dedicated consultant to help and guide you through the booking process and support you with work that suits your needs 
Flexible working hours. Whether it’s weekends, evenings, nights or long days. Choose what shifts you want to work! 
24 hour on call service 
Ongoing weekly support and check ins from the team 
Ongoing and free CPD & Training  
Weekly pay  

To Apply – Find out more about this great opportunity and apply by contacting Liam – 02920 390150 (option 1) [email protected] with your CV. If this is not for you, but you know the perfect person for the job, we offer £150 for every successful referral, call us to refer a friend. 

Benefits:

• Working as part of a friendly, established team
• 24 hour On Call Service in place
• Flexibility to choose where, when and how much you want to work
• Competitive pay rates
• Recommend-a-friend scheme
• Award winning company
• Online Services to access to your information; payslips, request holiday pay
• Full booking confirmation before you start
• Access to FREE Training Courses and personal development
• Respected reputation throughout the Social Care and recruitment industry

DBS:

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a robust recruitment procedure and hold a fully enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.

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

New Directions (Recruitment) Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Last modified: 12th December 2024