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Children Support Worker

Prospero Health & Social Care
Posted 13 days ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan CF449PZ, Wales

Salary

£12.5 - £16.5 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The role involves caring for vulnerable children and young people, assisting with daily tasks, and providing a safe environment for them.
  • Support Workers will help individuals develop living skills, access education and therapy, and manage their emotions and behaviors.
  • Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience in the UK care sector and experience as a Support Worker, preferably with children and young people.
  • The position offers a salary ranging from £12.50 to £16.50 per hour, with enhanced rates for Bank Holidays.
  • Various shifts are available, and the role can be full-time or part-time, with immediate start dates and ongoing contracts.

This role will involve caring for these often-vulnerable individuals, assisting them with day-to-day tasks, and supporting them as and when required, providing a safe and nurturing environment for individuals.

You will support children and young people in developing their living skills and access education / therapy, promote positive behaviour and helping individuals to manage their emotions and behaviours effectively, and help build positive relationships with the individuals themselves, their families and other professionals working in care.

Placements Available:

  • Supporting children and young people in unregulated and regulated placements such as Hospitals, Emergency Accommodation, Hotel / Private accommodation etc.
  • A past placement may have broken down and an individual needs to be moved to other accommodation on a temporary basis.
  • Respite care for an individual that needs support while a family needs to step away temporarily.

Requirements:

  • 1 year of experience in the UK care sector
  • Experience as a Support Worker
  • Experience supporting children and young people in a professional environment (desired)
  • Driver with access to a vehicle
  • QCF Level 3 CYP

Position details:

  • Various locations available including Merthyr, Caerphilly, RCT, Cardiff and other places.
  • Position - Support Worker (Children & Young people)
  • Start date - ASAP (Contracts have hours available immediately)
  • Duration - Ongoing
  • Full time / Part time - Full Time with varied shift patterns to suit work / life balance.
  • Hours - Long Days, Waking Nights, and Sleep in shifts available.

Benefits:

  • £12.50 per hour to £16.50, enhanced rate for Bank Holidays available.
  • Mileage paid for own vehicle if Business Insurance is provided and in place (client depending)
  • Free mandatory online training as part of our compliance process.
  • Practical training provided free if applicable for placement including the Team Teach certificate
  • 24/7 contact available from on-call Consultants through day and night
  • Weekly pay.
  • Work to fit around your requirements and lifestyle

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

Pay: £12.50-£16.50 per hour

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.