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Childrens Support Worker
Do you want to make a difference daily supporting Children and Young People in a variety of differents settings including childrens home and supported living services? We’re looking for motivated Childrens Support Workers to support Children and Yonug People with emotional, behavioural and/or learning difficulties In Peterborough.
Gap Healthcare is well established, working with Services that are managed to a high standard and we are looking for Support Workers with the confidence and ability to make a difference. You will need to support service users whilst maintaining the high standards that are embedded throughout our values and service delivery.
- Salary: Up to £12.50-£18 per hour depending on service
- Hours: full time and part time hours available
- Area:Â Peterborough
Responsibilities
- Form positive relationships with service users and provide an environment in which they feel safe and free from harm.
- Support service users gain self-control by rewarding positive behaviours and challenging unacceptable behaviour.
- Ensuring each care plan is followed and amended as required to reflect their changing needs.
- Assisting service users with practical matters such as accessing the community, independence skills development, cooking, cleaning, and personal care.
- Support to identify and attend social and leisure activities.
- Providing a positive role model able to offer advice, guidance, and assistance where appropriate.
Skills Required Support Worker
- A minimum of 12 months experience working within a similar environment is required for this role.
- Thorough understanding of autism and learning disabilities
- Caring personality and nature
- Positive attitude and passion to help others.
- Basic IT and computer skills
- A commutable distance from Holbeach.
Benefits Support Worker
- Flexibility to choose shifts that suit your lifestyle via our app.
- Free uniform
- Free ongoing training
- Full time and part time hours available
- Temp of the month reward scheme
- Support from out of hours service
- Access to permanent opportunities
- Weekly pay
- Enhanced pay rates on weekends and Bank Holidays
- Paid annual leave and pension contribution.
- Quick registration process via our online portal
The position of Support Worker is very rewarding and makes a difference to the quality of life for service users on a daily basis. Please note the vacancy is located in Peterborough.
