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Children Care Worker (Driver), Rickmansworth
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Location:
Rickmansworth, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
26013842ff90
Job Views:
15
Posted:
28.04.2025
Expiry Date:
12.06.2025
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Job Description:
We are looking for a compassionate, dependable, and driven individual to join our team as a Children’s Care Worker who drives. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to children with varying needs, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development. This position involves travelling to different locations, so a full UK driving licence and reliable vehicle are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide personal care to children, including assistance with hygiene, dressing, eating, and general daily activities.
* Support children with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or emotional needs in a nurturing and understanding manner.
* Facilitate safe transportation of children to and from school, activities, or appointments, ensuring a safe and comfortable journey.
* Encourage and assist with educational activities and play, promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
* Prepare meals and snacks, considering any dietary restrictions or preferences, and assist with feeding where necessary.
* Monitor and promote health and well-being, administering medication when required, in line with care plans.
* Maintain a safe and clean environment, performing light housekeeping duties as required (e.g., tidying up play areas, washing dishes).
* Ensure any incidents, concerns, or changes in the child’s condition are documented and reported to senior staff or family members.
* Establish a positive and trusting relationship with children and their families, ensuring effective communication at all times.
* Be a positive role model for children, promoting good behaviour, respect, and responsibility.
* Drive children to and from activities, appointments, or outings, ensuring the vehicle is safe and properly maintained
Requirements
A full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
Experience working with children, particularly in a care or support role (either paid or voluntary), is desirable.
A compassionate, patient, and caring nature with the ability to form positive relationships with children.
Understanding of child safeguarding procedures and the ability to promote a safe environment.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build rapport with children and their families.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A commitment to promoting the welfare and development of children.
An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is required.
First aid and/or childcare qualifications (e.g., NVQ in Children’s Care, Learning and Development) are desirable but not essential
Competitive salary with mileage allowance for driving.
A supportive work environment with opportunities for career progression
The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families
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