Full time Support worker at Amegreen Children’s Services
Job Description
Here at Amegreen Childrens Services Ltd, we have a new and exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our expanding dedicated team to help and provide exceptional care across all our homes and make a lasting impact on the lives of children. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £22,000 plus sleep ins paid at £45.00 per sleep in on weekdays and £50 per sleep in at weekends (Saturday and Sunday only).
At Amegreen Childrens Services Ltd, we are dedicated to providing exceptional residential care for children aged 5 to 18. Since our establishment in 2013, we have been committed to giving them the best possible start in life.
We take immense pride in achieving a good and outstanding rating from Ofsted across all our homes.
Benefits you will receive:
- Access to the Blue Light Card and Discounts
- Company pension
- Sick pay (after probationary period)
- Refer a friend payment scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Casual dress code
- Private use of company caravan (when not in use for our children)
About the Support Worker role:
As a Residential Care Worker, you will act as a positive role model for the children within Amegreen Children’s Services, offering care and support based on structure, consistency, and nurturing as part of day-to-day living, always ensuring the safety of each child.
Key responsibilities as a Support Worker:
- Being intuitive to children’s needs, both physical and emotional
- Being alert to any indication of stress or abuse and reporting accordingly
- Promoting good personal hygiene among all children
- Communicating with parents, teachers, therapists, and social workers
- Facilitating family contact when appropriate
- Listening to, guiding, and advising children sensitively, offering comfort during challenging times and sharing their joy when appropriate
- Being aware of Child Protection issues, guidelines, and procedures
- Carrying out administrative duties and maintaining accurate records and reports
Skills and experience required as our Support Worker:
- Ability to manage personal/professional boundaries
- Ability to engage in a variety of activities to develop and sustain appropriate relationships with the children
- Personal authority
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability and preparedness to recognize and deal appropriately with conflict, and to receive and give constructive feedback
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with stress
- Ability to work autonomously within the role’s boundaries and organisational structure
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays, and attend residential holidays with the children during school holidays
- Physical ability to meet the demands of the role
Closing Date: 7th September 2023
If you feel you have the passion for helping children and are eager to contribute to the growth and success of our services as our Support Worker, then please click “apply” now – We’d love to hear from you!
Equality and Diversity:
Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment.
We are actively building diverse teams therefore we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.
Safeguarding and GDPR:
Amegreen Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.
Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements and training on these policies and processes is mandatory for all employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their employment with Amegreen Children’s Services.
*** Successful candidates will be required to go through a thorough safeguarding onboarding process which requires a full employment history review along with a completed enhanced DBS check ***
Location : Tadley RG26
Closing Date : 7th September 2023
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