Support Worker
We want to hear from caring, enthusiastic and dedicated team players with a can-do approach who really care about the needs of young people. Youll enjoy working with children and young people, providing day to day support, guidance and activities. Youll create a safe, caring and supportive place to live for children and young people.
Benefits
Pension Auto-enrolment scheme
Pay Care Scheme which gives you cash back for medical costs
Employee Assistance Programme which includes a telephone advice line available 24/7 365 days a year
Perk Box, discounts or free offers on hundreds of well-known high street and online brands
Annual Leave Service Award each year, up to a total of 1 extra weeks holiday after 5 years
Long Service Bonus of £750 given after 5 continuous full time years of employment
Support for your continued professional development such as funding for Level 3 in Residential Childcare and Level 5 in Leadership and Management
Qualification Bonus when you complete your Level 3 (£500) or Level 5 (£750) qualifications, paid in instalments
Refer a Friend Scheme bonus for you and the friend youve recommended for a role
Free meals on shift (for residential roles)
DBS check paid for, and reimbursement of the cost for the update service each year
Reimbursement of your Social Care Wales registration costs each year
New Starter Bonus if youre L3 Residential Childcare qualified when joining of up to £1000, paid in instalments
Essential Job Requirements
Provide a safe environment for the young people in our care
Good communication skills with the ability to develop positive relationships
Be a good team player to provide a high level of care and achieve positive outcomes
Encourage the young people to be motivated and take part in activities, education and extracurricular activities
Have attention to detail ensuring correct information is recorded in all paperwork
Demonstrate a commitment to own training and development
Be able to adapt working practice to the ethos of the home
Have resilience, motivation and determination
Can adapt to challenging and changing situations
Be inclusive to all children and young people
Be confident in using Microsoft Office including Outlook and Word, or willing to learn
Be flexible and able to undertake shift work including weekends and sleep-ins.
Apply for enhanced DBS disclosure and if applicable, overseas criminal records checks
Full UK driving licence
Desirable Attributes
Diploma Level 3 qualified in Children and Young Persons Workforce or equivalent or willingness to work towards the above Level 3 qualification funded by the organisation
Knowledge of current legislation relevant to Childrens Homes
Experience of Ofsted inspections
Understanding of attachment and trauma in relation to young people
Shift Pattern - 2 on 4 off shift pattern followed by sleep ins OR 5 on 2 shift
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent