Support Worker - Swindon, United Kingdom - Empower Digital Limited

Description

Job description

Our client is looking for caring and experienced Registered Children's Home Support Workers to join their team and work in their Ofsted Registered Children's home in Swindon.

A person with passion, drive and enthusiasm who wants to make a difference to a child or young person's life.

What do we require?

• Eligible to work in the UK
• A clean driving license and use of vehicle with business insurance.
• At least 2 years previous experience of working in a Registered Children's Home.
• Have a natural ability to care and to be able to empathise and to look beyond the individual or their challenging behaviours.
• To be confident, composed and levelheaded
• To be able to work as part of a close team

The children and young people we support have often experienced high levels of trauma, neglect, and crisis in their young lives, resulting in them experiencing complex challenges.

This can lead to multiple home moves and instability, leaving them feeling unsettled, scared and often unwanted.


Part of your role will involve:

• Work directly with their children and young people to support them with the development of their personal, social, health and educational needs.
• To support and encourage our children and young people to identify and engage in a range of positive activities.
• To provide opportunities for their children and young people to increase their selfesteem and engagement within the community.
• Act as a positive role model, recognising your own strengths, interests, or activities that you enjoy engaging in.

Salary
Salary range is £31,485.60 to £33, depending on experience and previous qualifications). You will also receive a £400 welcome bonus


Other benefits

• 28 days paid holiday
• Induction Training and ongoing personal development training
• Pension Scheme
• Excellent career prospects
• Paid overtime
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Companywide events
• Birthday voucher and Christmas hamper
• Part of an amazing team and working environment

Safeguarding and Recruitment

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£31,485.00-£33,297.00 per year


Day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Physical setting:

• Care home
• Homecare

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Swindon (required)

Work Location:
In person