Overview
Children's Support Worker role at Alcedo Care. Based in Preston and surrounding areas including Preston, Bamber Bridge, Leyland, Croston, Lostock Hall, Walton‑le‑Dale, Penwortham and Garstang. A full UK driving licence is required.
This range is provided by Alcedo Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
£13.40-£13.90 per hour, plus Pension and Holiday Pay (equating to a rolled up pay rate of £15.47-£16.05).
Responsibilities
* Provide personal care, emotional support, and assistance with daily routines for children and young people, often with complex needs, to help them live safely at home or in the community.
* Promote independence, confidence and wellbeing, and support families to create a nurturing environment.
* Work closely with families and other professionals to coordinate care and ensure consistent, high-quality care.
* Be a consistent, caring presence and build trust with the child and their support network.
Qualifications and requirements
* Preferably with an initial minimum of 6 months care experience in a UK care setting, but training is provided to boost your skills.
* Must be aged 18 or over; the role includes personal care and unsupervised work with vulnerable individuals; flexible hours including late evenings and night shifts.
* Role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
* Full UK driving licence is required.
Development and benefits
* £250 Welcome Bonus after successful probation (3 months).
* Enhanced bank holiday rates.
* Referral bonus of £252 per referral.
* Mileage contribution for drivers.
* Flexible working hours (full-time, part-time, and casual).
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 wellbeing support.
* Rising Stars development with fully funded NVQs and mentoring.
Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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