Details:
- Salary: £25,000 - 29,000 - Annum
- Location: Brighton Brighton and Hove
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children from traumatic backgrounds? Do you thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Position Overview: We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to children with learning disabilities in a residential setting. You will work closely with a team of professionals to create a nurturing environment where each child's individual needs are met.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide direct care and support to children from traumatic backgrounds including assistance with daily living activities, gaining indepedance, and emotional support.
* Foster a safe and supportive environment for children, promoting independence and encouraging participation in activities.
* Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, their families, and other members of the care team.
* Assist in the implementation of individual care plans, ensuring that each child's specific needs and preferences are met.
* Participate in team meetings and training sessions to enhance your knowledge and skills in providing care for children from trauma informed backgrounds
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of care provided and any significant developments or incidents.
Working a mixed Shift pattern of earlies, lates and long days with minimum of 1 sleep in per week.
Requirements:
* Previous experience working within a challenging behaviour setting is required
* A compassionate and caring nature, with a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with children, families, and colleagues.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently when required.
* Willingness to work a mixture of early and late shifts, including one sleep-in shift per week.
* Relevant qualifications in health and social care or a related field would be advantageous.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary of approximately £26,500 per annum.
* Opportunities for career development and progression within a supportive organization.
* Comprehensive training and ongoing support to enhance your skills and knowledge.
* A rewarding and fulfilling role where you can make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children