Childrens Support Worker

About Nurseplus

At Nurseplus, we’re all about providing the highest quality temporary care staff. We’re big on quality, heart, and going the extra mile, and we believe in giving our team everything they need to truly impact the lives of the people we look after.

We’re a close-knit team that values a supportive and welcoming work environment. This means our staff get all the chances and tools they need to advance in their careers and help deliver incredible care to those in need. Join us, and let’s make a difference together!

Children and Young People's Support Worker

As a leading care agency specialising in temporary recruitment Nurseplus are looking for Children’s and Young People Support Worker’s. You should be highly motivated, committed and have a genuine interest in delivering the highest quality of care for children and young people. With Nurseplus you will work across a variety of settings including Mental Health, Autism, Challenging behaviour, Education and Residential.

Your job role as a Children and Young People’s Support Worker will involve you working closely with children in care and putting them at the centre of everything you do. Your day to day role will require you to support them in all aspects of their lives such as educational pursuits, hobbies and activities

Your experience and support will be influential in developing and contributing towards positive outcomes to help shape the future of children and young people.

What Nurseplus can offer you as a Children and Young People’s Support Worker:

Flexible shifts to fit around you – full or part-time, days, nights and weekends
Pay rates from £13.45 to £20.17 per hour, weekly pay*
Free training – In line with the Care Certificate
Ongoing support and further development opportunities with in-house courses and funded qualifications
Annual pay increase
Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
Responsibilities of a Children and Young People’s Support Worker:

To support, safeguard and promote the wellbeing of children and young people
Assist with daily routines which may include working in the community and/or educational setting
Organising and facilitating social activities
Transportation
Work alongside a multi-disciplinary team to implement safe practice
Offer high levels of supervision and support
Working in line with Ofsted
Manage complex behaviours and crisis intervention
Contributing to the young person’s care plans and risk assessments, their review and implementation
What Nurseplus needs from you as a Children and Young Peoples Support Worker:

A minimum of 6 months experience working within a child and/or young adults setting
All candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulations
At least 6 months UK based care experience
Have the right to work in the UK
Knowledge in one of the following areas EBD, SEMH, CSE and SEND
A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively
Desirable - Diploma 3 / 4 qualification in Health and Social Care/ Residential Care

An enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration (to be paid in full at a £45.40 fee with a full refund after a set period of work*)

If you are passionate about healthcare and would like to know more, Nurseplus would love to hear from you!

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