Health & Social Care
Trainee / Senior Children’s Support Worker X3, West Buckland, Somerset
The children living at the home have experienced difficult circumstances and, unfortunately, are unable to remain with their families. They may have experienced neglect, abuse or trauma, so your role will be to provide them with the stability, encouragement and nurturing environment they need to thrive.
Fixed 3-week rolling rota. Each shift runs from 9:45am until 10:45am the following day, including a sleep-in.
You will become an important and positive role model in their lives, building trusting relationships and helping them develop confidence, independence and life skills.
Every day will be different. Alongside providing day-to-day care and support, you could be:
What you'll do
- Supporting children with their routines and personal development
- Preparing and cooking meals
- Helping with general housekeeping
- Taking children to activities, appointments and shopping trips
- Accompanying them to medical and specialist appointments
- Organising and enjoying fun days out
- Encouraging positive behaviour and helping children manage challenges
- Supporting children to reach their full potential
What you'll need
- Patient, kind and understanding
- Calm and resilient
- A positive role model
- Naturally caring and supportive
- Confident communicating with children
- Reliable and able to work as part of a team
- Sensible, practical and able to use their initiative
- Previous experience in childcare, education, teaching, coaching, nurseries, youth work or similar would be highly beneficial.
- You must hold a full, current driving licence, as the home is in a rural location with no nearby public transport links.
Benefits
- Full training provided
- Fully funded Level 3 Children & Young People qualification
- Qualify within approximately 12–24 months
- Fixed 3-week rolling rota
- 25-hour shifts including a sleep-in
- Pool cars available whilst on shift
- Meals provided whilst working
- 28 days annual leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Access to 5 pool cars
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
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