Details:
- Salary: £15 - 17 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: B71 West Bromwich Sandwell
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Children's Support Worker (Driver Required)
Job Title: Children's Support Worker (Male & Female)
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent (12-week temp-to-perm)
Pay Rate:
* £13.00 per hour (PAYE)
* £17.00 per hour (Umbrella)
* Minimum 40 hours per week
* Day and Night shifts available
About the Role
We are recruiting compassionate and reliable Children's Support Workers to provide high-quality care and support to children and young people in residential settings. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience working with children who are looking to develop a rewarding career in children's residential care.
This is a 12-week temporary-to-permanent opportunity, with successful candidates transferring to a permanent contract with the client after the initial temporary period.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality, person-centred support to children and young people.
* Build positive, professional relationships and promote emotional wellbeing.
* Support with daily routines, personal care (where required), education, appointments, and recreational activities.
* Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
* Follow safeguarding policies and ensure the safety and welfare of children at all times.
* Maintain accurate records and complete required documentation.
* Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Transport children and young people when required.
Essential Requirements
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Experience working with children in any capacity (residential care, schools, SEN, childcare, youth work, mentoring, coaching, etc.).
* Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
* Minimum 18 months remaining on your current UK work visa (where applicable).
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Flexible to work a variety of day and night shifts, including weekends.
* Able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Right to Work
* Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
* Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role.
Locations - Birmingham / Wolverhampton / Sutton Coldfield / Uttoxeter / Wednesbury / West Bromwich / Telford / Dudley