Overview
Children’s Support Worker – As a national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our culture is nurturing and empowering, delivering services through highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
* Assist with the care and support of children and young people aged 12-17 while maintaining a homely environment.
* Contribute to meeting each child’s physical, emotional, social and educational needs.
* Build positive relationships with children, support their development, and ensure their safety.
* Work within a multi-disciplinary team to advocate for children’s needs.
* Provide positive and meaningful life experiences to develop children’s skills and self-esteem.
* Provide calm and safe responses when Children and Young People are distressed or unable to respond.
* Promote independence through daily tasks such as cooking and travel support.
* Complete key work responsibilities and maintain young people’s files.
Requirements
* Be willing to work towards or already hold a Level 3 Children Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent).
* Have a passion to work with young people who may demonstrate behaviours that challenge.
* Desire to improve lives and promote self-esteem.
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills and empathy.
* Stay calm under pressure and work flexibly.
* Awareness of the client group with the ability to work on initiative and resilience.
* Strong written and recording skills.
* Flexibility to work across different shift patterns including waking nights, day shifts, and sleep-in shifts where applicable.
Benefits
* Excellent Pay & Rewards: structured salary grades reflecting experience and qualifications; pay structures aligned with national standards.
* Career Progression & Development: progression pathways from Support Worker to Senior roles and beyond.
* Qualifications: full induction, service-specific training, and fully funded training and qualifications through our Nationally Accredited Training Centre.
* Wellbeing Program: benefits to support health, wellbeing, and personal development.
* A Supportive & Rewarding Work Environment: strong management support and supervision to help you thrive.
Are you ready to start your career in social care? Speak to our Talent Team and join the Progressive Care community.
Other notes: Due to the nature of this role, enhanced DBS checks are conducted for all hires. Sponsorship is not available for this position; all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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