Children's Support Worker
3 months ago
Sunderland
Part Time
The Role
We are a CQC Outstanding children’s Disability service commissioned by both Durham and Stockton Council. We work with children with Disabilities, and additional needs, such as autism.
We offer families respite support for children and young adults up to 25 years of age.
Our service offers:-
· Personal care
· Community Outreach
· Independent living skills
· Centre-based groups (across 4 family hubs in stockton and chester le street family hub)
Job Hours
Based on the need sof the child but can be
· From 3pm on weekdays during term time for children
· Weekends, anytime between 9 and 6
· School holidays, anytime between 9 and 6
· For those over 16 support may be needed from 9 until 3 weekdays
As the role is sessional the working hours and time slots can be flexible
Information regarding ROC Group
ROC Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
This position is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, enhanced DBS disclosure (where applicable), extensive pre-employment checks and a minimum 6 month probationary period. Whether an outcome is satisfactory will be determined by ROC Group.
Essential Requirements:
Experience and knowledge of working with children with disabilities (preferred but will accept candidates with life experience)
Being able to safeguard our children and young people.
Being able to carry out personal care duties offering our children and young people dignity and respect throughout the session.
Being able to work together as a team.
Understanding Equality and Diversity.
Committed, Passionate, enthusiastic, motivated, professional. Have a clear vision for the future, Trustworthy.
Have a positive self-regard, having awareness of your strength’s and weaknesses.
Be clear about your vision and values always wanting the best outcomes for the children and young people.
Flexible working
Willing to learn new skills and personal development.
Ability to lone work
Ability to engage with young people in a positive and proactive approach
Sense of humour
Self-motivated and a positive nature
Self-organisation
Sensitive and reflective
Calm
Honest and reliable
Ability to listen and empathise
Ability to assess risks
Effective communication skills: recording and report writing and verbal communication.
Awareness of non-verbal communication i.e. eye contact and personal space etc
A professional and caring value base i.e. consistency and empathy
Working individually and within a team
Experience of working with children. (preferrable)
Level 3 award in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards)
Openness and commitment to personal development identified training and professional development.
Benefits:
· Paid for DBS
· Westfield Health Cash Plan & Rewards
· Profit share scheme
· Refer a friend bonus
· Recognition scheme
· Credit Union Saving Scheme
· Paid for Level 4 on completion of probationary period
· Intensive induction and full training
· Holiday increases for length of service
· Time and a half paid for bank holidays worked
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