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Children's Support Worker - Flexible, Cardiff
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Location:
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
75646c60894d
Job Views:
4
Posted:
02.05.2025
Expiry Date:
16.06.2025
Job Description:
Your Company: We 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 Role: As a residential childcare officer, you will support children aged 6–18 with emotional behaviour disorder and/or complex needs. You will actively support individuals to achieve self-advocacy and promote independence. The role includes involvement in educational needs, such as homework or revision. You will take on key worker responsibilities, building strong relationships with young people and implementing their personal care plans. You will be responsible for maintaining the supported living environment, including helping with cooking and cleaning. Additionally, you will facilitate access to the community, transporting young people to activities and appointments.
What You’ll Need to Succeed: To succeed, you need at least 1 year of experience working directly with children with emotional behaviour disorder and/or complex needs. Experience dealing with challenging behaviour, both verbal and physical, is essential. You must be able to stay calm and positive in challenging situations. A full UK driving licence and your own vehicle with business insurance are required.
What You’ll Get in Return:
* Flexible working, with shifts that you can choose based on your availability
* 30% enhancement on hourly rate after 8 pm on weekdays
* 50% enhancement on hourly rate on weekends
* Sleep-in allowance
* Free enhanced DBS check
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