Children’s Support Worker Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Children’s Support Worker to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Creating a safe and supportive environment,
- Supporting the physical and emotional needs of children,
- Offering a high quality person centred care approach,
- Personal care;
- Assistance with personal care, dressing and toileting;
- Support and encourage with improving their independence;
- Meal preparation;
- attend social activities;
- Supporting independence skills;
- Attending meetings relating to the care of the children including review and planning meetings;
- Updating records, manual and computer, relating to the care of children;
- Administering medications (once training has been given);
- Good communication skills and the ability to relate well to other people;
- Supporting the child attending educational, religious, social and cultural activities;
- Strong desire to learn, develop and to help others to do the same.
Requirements:
- Access to your own vehicle is desirable, but not essential;
- At least 3 months’ previous care experience;
- Access to a smartphone or device with internet access to manage your rotas and payslips on our mobile app HealthForceGo;
- Access to a smartphone or device with internet access to manage your rotas and payslips on our HealthForceGo app;
- A recognised Child Care Qualification (minimum of QCF Level 3);
- It is essential that you have a driving licence and access to a vehicle;
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained;
- Be aware of PICA diagnosis (eats anything and everything);
- Hold a full driving licence;
- You must be committed to gaining the Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare during the first 18 months of your employment;
- Be available at weekends;
- Full driving license;
- Week 2, 2 sleeps required;
- You will ideally have worked within a similar setting, in education or a care role;
- There are full-time (37.5 hours per week) and part-time (minimum of 22.5 hours per week) positions available.