Details:
- Salary: £12.86 - 14.53 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Essex
- Date: 3 weeks ago
Description:
Temp - Children’s Residential Support Worker based in Essex. £12.86 - £14.53 per hour based on experience. Plus excellent sleep in rates.
Halcyon Care provide the highest quality Temporary and Permanent candidates in these specialist sectors: Learning Disabilities, Children’s Services, Mental Health, Domiciliary Care, Nursing, Supported Living, Dementia, Elderly and Social Housing.
We offer our ‘Temporary’ staff with consistent local work, with guaranteed hours, with the ability for you to control your own working pattern, Weekly Pay, Consistent Hours we also take care of all of your timesheets for you, Perkbox rewards for Staff Member of the Month. Perkbox is an exciting employee benefits programme available to all of our staff members, with thousands of retailers offering significant discounts available exclusively to Halcyon Perkbox users.
Our Temporary Staff also receive Free online training with core mandatory courses, and the option to complete additional Free Training in more advanced subjects, should you wish to develop your knowledge in specialist areas. Top Hourly Rates and Free DBS Checks. Free Extra Training, even to SC Qualification, Ongoing Support and help with Personal Development.
We will regularly review your pay, we operate a unique monthly and quarterly bonus scheme that rewards those candidates who receive the best client reviews. You will always be placed locally, where your skills match the client’s needs, and you will also work with the clients and people that you enjoy the best.
We are currently recruiting for a variety of roles within the Essex area for Residential Children’s Support Workers with:
A valid Enhanced DBS
Level 3 NVQ or Level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People in Health and Social Care qualification for this role.
Relevant PMVA/MAPA Training
A full UK driving licence is desirable for this role.
About you:
You will have recent experience working in Children’s Residential Care as a Children’s Support Worker, or Youth Worker, for at least a year and hold a Level 3 in Children’s and Young Peoples Workforce. As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will support young people in the many different aspects of daily life within the home, some of the skills you will have include:
Communication skills – you must communicate clearly and respectfully with vulnerable young people and with your team
Patience – you’ll need lots of this whilst addressing different needs or issues
Positive – passionate, caring and approachable
Empathy – you need to be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds
Admin Skills – basic IT skills are needed, writing reports and updating computer records.
Reliability – children and young people will be depending on you, as a caregiver for vulnerable children within the home
Resilience – being able to stay focused and calm in challenging situations
Sense of Humour – with sometimes challenging situations, a sense of humour is definitely required to help strike a good balance
Main Duties and Responsibilities
● Take account of the choices, needs and wishes of young person, involving individuals in their own plans and day to day decisions.
● Develop person centred working relationships with the young person, carrying out Key Worker responsibilities in a professional manner.
● Helping young people continue with hobbies, social activities, friendships, and learn new skills.
● Preparing breakfast and evening meals, supporting appropriate choices regarding nutritional needs.
● Providing support with daily routines and ensuring the young person has a safe space to relax and unwind within the home.
● Assisting the young person to develop and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance, assisting them to learn self-care and with direct support where required.
● Supporting young people to reach their full potential and experience new opportunities, socially and emotionally.
● Adhering to all safeguarding, reporting to managers any concerns regarding welfare including health and safety issues.
● Administering medication in accordance with individual needs and taking full account of the Medication Policy and Procedures.
There is nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves, helping them gain confidence and independence. If you are a passionate Youth Worker or Children’s Support Worker, looking for an agency that offers competitive pay and attractive benefits, who will support and appreciate you, please send your CV for review.
Alternatively you can call our office on (phone number removed). Halcyon Care Essex is acting as an employment agency