Support Worker

We are recruiting for 2 Childrens Support Workers for two 3 bedded Childrens home in Liverpool with immediate starts. You will be working alongside an experienced team of Managers and Support Workers to provide the best possible care for the children in the home. We need 1 Support Worker in each service.

Overview:

• Title: Childrens Support Worker
• Pay: £11.00 - £16 per hour inclusive of holiday pay (£16 is for a Senior Support Worker)
• Location: Huyton and Aigburth, Liverpool
• Hours: Flexible pattern available, pick and choose the shifts you want every week. 12 hours shift pattern, days, nights and sleep in’s available.

Benefits:

• Excellent Rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges
• Support from an specialist consultant
• Free online training and subsidised practical training (TMVA,PMVA,PBM)
• 24-hour registration - register from the comfort of your own home
• Holiday pay- paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot
• Contributed pension

What you’ll be doing as a Childrens Support Worker

• To support the children and young people in all day to day activities and interests
• To promote the young persons independence and wellbeing
• To attend weekends away, holidays and trips away with the Children
• To attend weekend and evening activities to support the children and young people in their interests.
• To protect the children and young people from any risks to their health and welfare
• To provide emotional and practical support to the young people within your home.
• To ensure the safety of young people by maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of care plans and guidelines
• To support, overcome and learn to minimise incidents when behaviour can be challenging

What you’ll need to be successful as a Childrens Support Worker

• A desire to create positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people
• Empathetic, caring and resilient nature
• At least 6 months experience of working with children or within a similar Social Care setting
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one
• The right to work in the UK

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Experience:

• Support Worker: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person