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Salary: GBP12.5 - GBP29 per hour
You will be working within our residential services across the Bridgend area and surrounding locations, with placements subject to business needs. We are passionate about making changes and enhancing young people’s lives. This role will involve caring for these often-vulnerable individuals, assisting them with day-to-day tasks, and supporting them as and when required, providing a safe and nurturing environment.
You will support children and young people in developing their independent living skills and accessing education and/or therapy, promote positive behaviour, help individuals manage their emotions and behaviours effectively, and build positive relationships with the young people themselves, their families, and other professionals involved in their care.
Requirements for the role
- Child-centred approach to care
- Previous experience withinchildrensocial care or transferableskill role is desirable.
- Full UK driving licence (preferred)
- NVQLevel 3 Health and Social Care/Children and young people
- Basic understanding of children'shuman rights and safeguarding is essential.
What the role will include
- Supporting children and young adults between the ages of 0-18 years old with complex needs/or behavioural and emotional disorders.
- To safeguard andsupport the well-being of the children and young adults.
- Adhering to strict health and safety practice to ensure thewelfareof the children and young people
- Buildinga good rapport with the children and young adults as well as their families
- Writingaccurateand detailed reports
- Keepingup to date with thechildrensand young peoples care plans and riskassessments
- Adopting a child-centred approach to provide the best care to children and young people with complex health / emotional needs
- Waking nights (8pm-8am)
- Sleep ins (8pm-8am)
Pay rates
- Mileage paid for own vehicle if Business Insurance is provided and in place.
- Free mandatory online training as part of our compliance process.
- Practical training provided free if applicable for placement including the Team Teach certificate
- 24/7 contact available from on-call Consultants through day and night
- Weekly pay.
- Work to fit around your requirements and lifestyle
