Overview
Pay Rate: £16.50-£20 Per Hour + Mileage paid on shift
Location: Redcar
Shift patterns: 8am-8pm Day / 8pm-8am Night / Respite shifts / 8am-11pm + Sleep In
About the role
Within this role you will be working with children in residential settings, as well as in the community. You will be working with a minimum staffing ratio of 2:1. This ensures the safety of a young service user, as well as protecting staff.
Responsibilities
* Supporting children and young people with a range of different needs and/or dependencies
* Assisting with the completion of care plans, risk assessments, reviews and incident & accident reporting, and ensuring these documents are strictly adhered to by yourself and your colleagues
* Providing physical and emotional support to the children and young people, which may include helping with household tasks and personal care
* Contributing to the effective implementation of individual programmes by supporting learning, promoting independence and engaging in experiences and activities
* Building relationships with the children/young people and providing them with high levels of care and support
* Supporting with routines – from normal household routines such as waking up & bedtimes, attending education and attending appointments
* Maintaining professional relationships with clients, family and external healthcare professionals, and adhering to company policies and procedures
You will have
* Great problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet
* Emotional resilience
* High levels of professionalism and a non-judgemental attitude - regardless of the service user's needs
* Great attention to detail when completing notes and forms
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* DBS Certificate (we can help you acquire this)
* Drivers preferred as locations can be spread and varying
* Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or another relevant subject would be preferred
What We Can Offer You
* Competitive salary of £16.5+ Per Hour
* TMVA Training Course – worth £500! – to expand your skills and knowledge
* Travel expenses
* Online training to help assist you in the de-escalation of heightened situations
* Block shift bookings for long day sleep shifts (e.g. 2/3/4/5 days of straight shifts)
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