Are you on the lookout for a meaningful role in a therapeutic setting designed to make a difference in the lives of children? We're partnering with a recently established Children's Home in Hatfield, and we're in search of a permanent Support Worker to join their exceptional Social Care team. In this position, you'll play a vital role in supporting children within a nurturing environment, addressing their unique needs, and assisting them in overcoming challenges, all with the goal of preparing them for fulfilling and joyous lives.
Key Details:
- Pay: 12.50 - 13.30
- Location: Hatfield
Therapeutic Support Worker Benefits:
- A genuine opportunity to positively impact the lives of young people.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including psychologists, social workers, and educators.
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Contribution to a welcoming, skilled, and supportive team.
- Flexible shifts available, including day, night, and sleeping-ins on a regular or ad hoc basis.
- Dedicated and supportive consultant.
- Weekly pay.
Therapeutic Support Worker Responsibilities:
- Actively supporting and encouraging children to progress towards their full potential.
- Empowering and encouraging young people to develop life and independence skills.
- Ensuring detailed handovers and effective shift plans.
- Completing young people's paperwork accurately and reflectively.
- Maintaining the home's day-to-day operations, safety checks, and a warm, welcoming environment.
- Transporting young people to education, contact meetings, and activities.
- Promoting and representing the company ethos, values, and expectations consistently.
Person Specification:
- Kind, caring, professional, and understanding, even in challenging situations.
- Proactive and inventive, ensuring a personalized service for each young person.
- Positive outlook, always striving to find new solutions to difficulties.
- Reflective about your own work/skillset, with a commitment to ongoing development.
- Ideally, a minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar environment.
Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of young individuals. Your dedication will contribute to creating a supportive and empowering environment for them to thrive. We look forward to welcoming you to our dynamic team!