Children's Support Worker

Guidant Global

Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month

Brighton, East Sussex BN1 8EG, England

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

We are seeking care assistants to support service users with physical and mental challenges in their daily lives.
Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a similar role and possess skills in personal care and household tasks.
The job includes assisting with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and monitoring health while following care plans.
The role requires sensitivity, patience, and the ability to work well under pressure, ensuring the wellbeing of clients.
Salary details are not specified, but the position offers the fulfillment of helping others achieve independence.

We are looking for competent care assistants to support physically and/or mentally challenged service users in their everyday lives, enabling their independence as far as is possible. The support required takes into account the varying needs of people including those recovering from an operation or illness with mild to severe learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, sensory impairments, dysphagia and epilepsy The fulfilment and satisfaction that comes with helping others surpasses the challenges of this job.

The duties and responsibilities

·Assisting with washing and dressing the child

·Preparing their food and helping them eat

·Doing household tasks, such as shopping, tidying, cleaning and laundry

·Getting to know the children, their needs and interests

·Monitoring their health and weight and recording any concerns

·Following care plans, routines, guidelines, risk assessments, and Behaviour Management Plans

·Making sure they take prescribed medications

·Administering medication as required (with training)

·Supporting their mental and physical wellbeing through different activities

·Assisting clients with physical therapy exercises

·Working with other social care and health care professionals

·Mobility support: moving and handling, hoisting

·Acting quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Child Care Worker skills and qualifications:

·Sensitivity to and understanding of people

·Ability to do household chores and cook nutritious meals

·The ability to work with different types of people

·Patience and the ability to remain calm during stressful situations

·The ability to work well under pressure

·Attention to detail

·Excellent customer service skills

Guidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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