About The Role
We are looking for Children's Support Workers/Carers who care about making every moment matter for the children and young people we support.
Job title: Children's Support Workers/Carers For Children With Complex Clinical Needs.
Location:Warrington (WA2 post code)
Hours:Full-time, shifts cover: Long day: 7.30am – 8.00pm, Night: 7.30pm – 8.00am, Early: 7.30am – 2.30pm, Late: 2.00pm – 8.00pm.
WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP
About you
Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting children and young people to ensure that every moment matters?
To be successful in the Support Worker role, you will not necessarily need experience in complex health support as all staff undergo a training programme overseen by a paediatric nurse trainer and will be continuously supported by the management team. Ideally, you will:
* Hold or be willing to work towards a Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Have previous experience of supporting children and young people with learning disabilities / complex medical needs
We are looking for people who share our core values and are able to apply these to the work that they do. At the heart of our ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE we take in our services.
‘Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy’
The Role
Provide a high standard of support that enables our children and young people to be as independent as they can, learn and develop through education and experience, stay healthy and most importantly, have a fun, fulfilling life.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing practical assistance and emotional support to empower our young people to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone’s individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they wish, in line with their individual support plans, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.
* Promote the health, well-being, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people supported and ensure they are met in an inclusive way.
* Facilitating social, educational and play or recreational activities of their choice. Supporting them to maintain contact with families or significant others is a key priority.
* The role requires you to undertake all aspects of day to day household tasks such as cleaning, cooking and shopping. Our young people also need to be supported to manage their personal care and hygiene.
What we can offer:
Refer a friend schemewe know that you will know fantastic people who will be make a great contribution, you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made *
Above and beyondwe recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises!
Long service awardswe recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service
Employee benefits appstay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities.
Cycle to workyou can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme
Pensionwe will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme
Life coveryou will be entitled to the death in service benefit.
Funded qualificationsearn whilst you learn! we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton *
Career pathwayswe invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier!
Swanton Educateswe have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development
Trained mental health first aidersavailable to support you when you need someone to talk to
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support
Employee Voicewe hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us
*subject to eligibility & criteria
You will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Our internal vacancies are also published onto our website.Roles may be withdrawn before the closing date if a successful appointment has been made.
About The Service
We provide support to children aged 0 - 17 years with complex medical needs ranging from epilepsy, gastrostomy care, tracheostomy care, ventilator dependency, learning disability, communication and mobility support needs.
The residential house is well-equipped with 6 bedrooms that are all decorated to the taste of the child or young person that lives there. There is also a sensory room and large garden area to be used.
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