Nurseplus Bury St Edmunds, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Join Nurseplus as a Children’s Support Worker – make a difference every day by providing compassionate care to children and young adults in their own homes. You’ll be part of a supportive team where every contribution matters.
What You’ll Be Doing
Your day-to-day responsibilities may include supporting, safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children with learning difficulties and challenging behaviour, managing complex behaviours and crisis intervention. You may be required to support them in several ways, from helping with educational development to assisting with personal care, enabling independence and positively impacting their daily lives.
What We’re Looking For
* You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
* A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively.
* A clear enhanced DBS (application can be completed upon registration).
* A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
Qualifications
* Health and Social Care Level 2 (NVQ2)
* Safeguarding Children Level 3 – in-house training available
* Paediatric First Aid – in-house training available
* Alternative communication skills like British Sign Language (BSL) or Makaton would be beneficial
Benefits
* Continuity of care with the same clients and consistent hours each week; options for short visits or longer shifts
* Weekly pay and competitive rates (£13.50–£16.00 per hour), with annual pay reviews
* Paid, industry-leading training aligned with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework
* Ongoing development opportunities, including in-house courses and funded qualifications (e.g., NVQ Levels 2 and 3)
* Blue Light Card discounts for eligible staff
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