£14 - 15 hourly
Number of Applicants
:000+
As a Support Worker there is a lot of variety. You could be working across a variety of settings, including people's own homes, schools, supported living services or care homes, and out in the community. Being a Support Worker means to be there for a child or young person who needs support with a diverse range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries and mental health needs. What's involved: · Looking after and taking care of potentially vulnerable children with different levels of mental health, social and emotional needs. · Assisting with and working within their care plan, carry out risk assessments, reviews, incident & accident reporting. · Providing physical and emotional support which may include helping with household tasks and personal care. · Contribute to the effective implementation of individual programmes by supporting learning, independence, and experiences. · Encouraging the child or young person to feel confident in their community and to actively participate within their peer group. · Dealing with a range of challenging behaviours to provide a safe, non-judgemental, and compassionate environment for children and young people to learn. · Building relationships with the children and families to promote emotional support and wellbeing. · Support routines which could include waking up and going to school, supporting at school, activities outside, visiting the community. · Maintain professional relationships with clients, family and external health care professionals and adhere to company policies and procedures. What We Need · Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt and act accordingly to situations. · Patience and emotional resilience. · A non-judgemental attitude regardless of a person's needs. · The ability to remain calm under pressure and when dealing with challenging situations. · Experience of managing children in a professional or personal capacity · DBS on the Update Service or be willing to make a new application. · Driving licence would be advantageous but not essential · Either possess or be willing to undertake qualifications to support your personal development · Eligibility to work in the UK - we do not offer sponsorship. If you would like to learn more, if you are eligible to live and work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship), if you would like a career rather than just a job, apply today! Full training and support will be provided.
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