Children's Support Worker

Children's support worker
Merthyr & surrounding areas
Up to £17 per hour
Full time and Part Time flexible hours/shifts available to work around work and personal commitments

Pay ranges from £14 - £17 an hour with holiday pay on top (we do not pay via payroll companies so no hidden fees!)

BS Social Care are recruiting for several Children's Support Workers and Senior Children's Support Workers to work in a variety of placements with vulnerable children and young people in the local area.

You will be required to support children and young people in a range of environments such as residential children's homes, respite services and emergency placements on an ad hoc short-term and long-term basis.

You will have the chance to work in new and exciting environments with children and gain valuable skills and experience that can be used to progress in your career!

The role will involve -

• Working as part of an established staff team to delivery best quality care and support.
• Encouraging engagement with education and extra-curricular activities.
• Promoting positive and healthy relationships.
• Engaging the young people in social activities.
• Maintaining and completing paperwork in a timely manner.
• Acting as a positive role model.

To be considered you must -

• At least 6 months paid experience working in a children's residential setting.
• Level 3 children and young people qualification (desirable).
• Willing to undergo additional training if required to meet the needs of the service.
• Experience with de-escalation and with behaviours that can challenge.
• Be flexible in your working approach and hours.
• Act as a positive role model for the young people.
• Maintain a high standard of report writing and other paperwork required.
• Be confident in yourself to challenge behaviour when required.
• Support and encourage education and the further development of the young people to ensure they have the skills to live independently.
• Attend meetings and training when required.
• Have a full UK driving license and access to your own transport.

Benefits of working with BS Social Care -

• Weekly pay and paid PAYE (We do not use umbrella companies - meaning you accrue holiday pay and no hidden fees)
• Offer shifts via your availability
• 24/7 contact with Brook Street Social Care
• Pension scheme entitlement
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Separate holiday pay (you have a whole year to use it)
• Access to specialist support through our Mental Health First Aiders
• Online time sheets and payslips
• Opportunity to work in various of settings and gain experience
• Free training and refreshers provided including Manual handling, Medication, PBM and more! No fee for certificates!

If you are interested or would like more information, please call Richard on [phone removed] or click 'apply' to submit us your CV!