Peters Dean Care
Crawley, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation of individual care plans, ensuring that each child's specific needs and preferences are met
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, their families, and other members of the care team
- Foster a safe and supportive environment for children, promoting independence and encouraging participation in activities
- Opportunities for career development and progression within a supportive organization
- Participate in team meetings and training sessions to enhance your knowledge and skills in providing care for children from trauma informed backgrounds
Contract
40 hours per week
Candidate requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with children, families, and colleagues
- Comprehensive training and ongoing support to enhance your skills and knowledge
- Previous experience working within a challenging behaviour setting is required
- A compassionate and caring nature, with a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others
- Relevant qualifications in health and social care or a related field would be advantageous
- Participate in team meetings and training sessions to enhance your knowledge and skills in providing care for children from trauma informed backgrounds
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently when required
Skills used at work
- Career development
- Environment
- Independence
- Organization
- Other
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children from traumatic backgrounds? Do you thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Position Overview: We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to children with learning disabilities in a residential setting. You will work closely with a team of professionals to create a nurturing environment where each child's individual needs are met.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct care and support to children from traumatic backgrounds including assistance with daily living activities, gaining indepedance, and emotional support.
- Foster a safe and supportive environment for children, promoting independence and encouraging participation in activities.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, their families, and other members of the care team.
- Assist in the implementation of individual care plans, ensuring that each child's specific needs and preferences are met.
- Participate in team meetings and training sessions to enhance your knowledge and skills in providing care for children from trauma informed backgrounds
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of care provided and any significant developments or incidents.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working within a challenging behaviour setting is required
- A compassionate and caring nature, with a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with children, families, and colleagues.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently when required.
- Willingness to work a mixture of early and late shifts, including one sleep-in shift per week.
- Relevant qualifications in health and social care or a related field would be advantageous.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary of approximately £26,500 per annum.
- Opportunities for career development and progression within a supportive organization.
- Comprehensive training and ongoing support to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- A rewarding and fulfilling role where you can make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children
Job posted: Aug 01, 2024
Expiration date: Aug 01, 2025