Do you have a Level 3 CYP or QCF qualification?
Do you live in Rowley Regis or the surrounding areas?
Do you have a passion for taking care and supporting vulnerable children?
Do you have a minimum of 6 months experience within the care sector?
Are you looking for control over your own work schedule?
Are you looking for weekly pay?
If you’re screaming “YES!” at your screen, then we are looking for you!
About the Children’s Support Workers in Rowley Regis role:
Elwood Recruitment are looking to recruit dedicated and experienced children’s support workers to support vulnerable children and young people age 5-18 within a residential service.
As part of the care and support team you will assist in maintaining a safe and enabling environment that provides positive experiences to children and young people living with moderate to severe learning disabilities, ADHD, complex needs, physical disabilities and sexualised behaviours (LD).
Children could present emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and some elements of this role require personal care alongside promoting independent living skills in line with person centred support plans.
Successful applicants will be:
· Supporting, mentoring and educating children with day to day activities to develop their emotional and social needs
· Developing personal and practical skills to enhance independent living
· Positive engagement to encourage children and young people in their development
· Reporting and recording key aspects of care and developing your professional skills as part of on-going development plan.
· Managing complex and behaviours that may challenge
· Support and engagement with a range of activities
On offer we have flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle, giving you full control of when you would like to work. Candidates can expect to be offered a mixture of earlies, lates, long days and waking nights on a weekly basis.
Essential Experience:
Care & Support Work: 6 Months in the UK
Desirable Qualifications:
QCF/NVQ Level 3 Children & Young People
Elwood Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer valuing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references.
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Job Types: Full-time Temp to perm
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