Children's Support Worker - Flexible, Cardiff
Client:
Location:
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
75646c60894d
Job Views:
9
Posted:
25.06.2025
Expiry Date:
09.08.2025
Job Description:
Your CompanyWe are looking for experienced and motivated residential childcare officers to join a strong team within the Cardiff region. You will be ensuring that young people receive personalised and sensitive care that meets their various psychological, physical, and health needs.
Your New RoleIn the role of residential childcare officer, you will be supporting children aged 6 – 18 with emotional behaviour disorder and/or complex needs. You will actively support the individuals to achieve self-advocacy and promote independence. The role will also include involvement in education needs such as homework or revision. You will be required to take on key worker responsibilities, building a strong relationship with the young people and implementing their personal care plans. You will be responsible for maintaining the supported living environment, including helping with cooking and cleaning. In addition, you will provide access to the community, transporting young people to various activities and appointments.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
* Minimum of 1 year’s experience working directly with children with emotional behaviour disorder and/or complex needs.
* Experience dealing with challenging behaviour that can be displayed both verbally and physically.
* The ability to stay calm and positive in challenging situations.
* A full UK driving licence and your own vehicle with business insurance are essential.
What you’ll get in return:
* Flexible working, ability to choose shifts as and when you are available
* 30% enhancement on hourly rate after 8pm on weekdays
* 50% enhancement on hourly rate on weekends
* Sleep-in allowance
* Free enhanced DBS check
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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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