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Children's Support Worker - Swansea/Port Talbot

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted a day ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Swansea, West Glamorgan SA57PR, Wales

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The position involves supporting children aged 6 to 18 with complex needs in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot residential settings.
  • Candidates must have previous experience in children's social care and a child-centred approach to care.
  • An NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable, along with behavioral management training.
  • The role offers weekly pay, flexible working hours, and opportunities for career progression, with a salary of £25,000 to £30,000 per year.
  • Applicants should have a full UK driving license and be prepared for an enhanced DBS check.

Your New Company

You will be working within the Swansea and Neath Port Talbot in a children's residential settings. They have a firm belief that every child and young person, no matter their ability or situation, deserve to enjoy engaging activities with other young people all while receiving expert care and attention. They champion fairness and, together, they work with communities to offer the best service they can to those who really need it.

Your New Role

  • Supporting children aged 6 - 18 with complex needs in a short breaks service
  • Flexibility to pick up shifts when available and when it suits the service
  • To safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
  • Adhering to personal care plans which have been drawn up after assessing the needs and goals of the placement
  • Adhering to strict health and safety practices to ensure the wellbeing of the children and young people
  • Building rapport and empowering the children and young people to reach their potential
  • Produce and maintain accurate record keeping in accordance with GDPR
  • Adopting a child-centred approach to provide the best care to children and young people with complex health / emotional needs
  • Carry out elements of personal care if required

What You'll Need to Succeed

  • Child-centred approach to care
  • Positive attitude to care
  • Previous experience within children's social care is essential
  • Full UK driving licence
  • NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care is desirable
  • A form of behavioural management training is essential (E.g. PBM/TeamTeach)
  • Understanding of children's human rights and safeguarding is essential.
  • Experience working within a multi-agency environment is desirable.
  • Self-motivation and determination to grow and succeed together
  • Enhanced DBS check (Update Service DBS' desirable for swifter onboarding)

What you'll get in return:

  • Weekly pay
  • An internal payroll system with no umbrella companies and hidden costs/ additional charges
  • A friendly, supportive office team is available 24/7 with our on-call system.
  • Career progression
  • Referral bonuses
  • Free training
  • Free DBS
  • Flexible working
  • Holiday pay

What you need to do now:

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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.