At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and young adults with disabilities in their homes and educational settings.
- Company: Join a leading organisation with over 20 years of experience in care services.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, 28 days annual leave, and free training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible shifts available, including day, sleep, and night shifts.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children while developing your career.
- Qualifications: 12+ months experience with children with disabilities and a Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care.
The predicted salary is between 13.35 - 13.35 £ per hour.
We are currently looking for experienced Full Time and Part Time Children Support Workers/PA's to work in our Supported Living Outreach Service operating in Southend and surrounding areas, supporting children/young adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and Complex Care needs in their own homes, or an educational environment.
Candidates must be available to work various shifts throughout the week (Mon-Sun).
The shifts available are day shifts working anywhere from 7am-10pm.
The hours will be anything from a few hours work up to full time shifts.
Sleep shifts and waking night shifts may be required in some instances.
This vacancy is a fantastic opportunity for applicants who are looking for a new challenge working in a person-centred, positive behaviour organisation.
It is required that applicants need to have 12+ months experience working with children with disabilities, complex needs and undesirable behaviours, as some packages of care will be medium-high end which will require experienced staff.
This job is available as and when we have the referrals for packages of care available, however the demand is increasing.
- Excellent rates of pay: £13.35 per hour
- About Our Organisation
JCM prides itself in delivering high quality complex and specialist services in Nursing, Social Care and Health Care Services to adults and children in their own homes.
We have been providing a safe, person-centred and responsive service for over 20 years, we work in partnership with the NHS, CCG, Local Authority and Private Sector in Essex, London and Scotland.
We work closely with our clients and their families to identify and understand their specific needs and how best to meet these fully.
Requirements
- 12 months+ experience working with children with learning disabilities, complex needs and undesirable behaviours
- Live locally to Southend On Sea, Essex, UK. We will not be accepting applications from candidates who live outside of the local areas.
- A driver's licence and access to your own vehicle is preferred as some clients will require you to drive them around (must be insured for business use)
- Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care in Children
- Able to provide references covering 3 years
- Provide an in-date enhanced DBS covering children and adults
- Plan and deliver client care to a high standard
- Manage your workload and liaise with other healthcare professionals
- Right to work in the UK - WE ARE NOT OFFERING CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION, OR EMPLOYING FROM OVERSEAS
Benefits
- 28 days Annual leave excluding Bank Holidays.
- Blue Light Card
- Free Training
- Continuous Professional Development & support with revalidation
- Career Development within the organisation
- Immediate start.
- #J-18808-Ljbffr
Children's Support Worker in Southend-on-Sea employer: J C Michael Groups Ltd
JCM is an exceptional employer, dedicated to providing high-quality support services for children and young adults with complex needs in Southend and surrounding areas. With a strong focus on person-centred care, we offer our staff excellent benefits including 28 days of annual leave, free training, and continuous professional development opportunities, all within a supportive and collaborative work culture that values growth and innovation. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve while enjoying a rewarding career in a thriving community.
