Childrens Support Workers
Various postcodes in Wakefield
Perfect for part time hours
1. After school hours (teatime)
2. Weekends
3. Extra hours during school holidays
From £12.80 per hour / weekly pay
Drivers with a full UK driving licence are essential
Due to the nature of this role, we do require a substantial amount of experience working with children, preferably within SEND settings, however, many different aspects of experience can be considered.
What our clients are looking for
As part of our team, we will all work together to create a positive and supportive environment where our young clients feel safe and supported. We aim to transform lives by been professional, caring, passionate and supportive. We will establish appropriate boundaries, manage behaviours effectively and nurture our young clients towards positive futures.
You will have the opportunity to make a huge difference in a child or young adult’s life. You will be committed to making a difference, this includes creating positive relationships with our clients and families, meeting their needs, and always having their best interests at the heart of what we do, this will enable our young clients to achieve their very best.
What we offer:
4. A variety of shifts to suit your lifestyle.
5. You will be paid the National Minimum Wage for all attended training sessions and shadow shifts.
6. Work with our own clients, no agency work.
7. Pension scheme
8. Blue light card
9. Free DBS check
10. Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption schemes
11. Continued professional development to support you & your career
12. Weekly Pay
13. Holiday Pay
14. Refer a friend with the Care Friends mobile app and earn extra money – T&C’s apply
15. Employee Assistance line – available 24/7 and fully confidential for our staff
16. Support from your local branch team and out of hours support.
We’re looking for:
17. Excellent communication skills
18. A driver’s licence is essential
19. Good professional and personal references
In line with CQC & Care Inspectorate regulations, we require and will undertake Enhanced DBS/PVG, Right to Work, Reference and Employment History checks in line with Government guidelines for this role and safer recruitment best practice.
You may be asked to provide your employment details through HMRC.
Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible, due to the nature of these important checks there may be extension to timelines. All our clients are equally entitled to have their needs met in a safe, fair and balanced way. Prestige Nursing & Care colleagues are responsible for promoting Equal Opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any client or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, identity or any other perceived difference.
As a Company we are unable to provide Sponsorship for overseas candidates. Applicants must have proof of right to work in the UK. It is a requirement to provide an overseas police check dated within the last 3 months of being in the UK if you have lived outside of the UK for longer than a year in the last 5 years.