Safehands
Recruitment
Rombourne
Business Centre,
Sophia House,
Cardiff
CF11 9LJ
(T) 02920660200
(E) sarahjphillips@safehandsrecruitment.co.uk
www.safehandsrecruitment.co.uk
Job
Specification
Role:
Night Children Support Worker
Salary-
£8.95-£10.00ph- up to £20,800
Location:
Meldreth Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire Boarder (Near Royston)
Where
possible- can also consider flexible shift patterns to suit you and PT
contracts
Contract:
40 hour contract
Hours:
14 hour shift patterns (8.45pm-8.15am) 4 week rota pattern
Essential:
Driver
Safehands
Recruitment are currently looking for a number of Night Support Workers in
Meldreth (South Cambridgeshire / North Hertfordshire border - Nr. Royston),
where our children’s home and school provides education, care and therapeutic
support for children and young people age 9-19 years with severe and profound
communication difficulties associated with conditions such as cerebral palsy,
autism, brain injury and degenerative disorders.
Duties
will include:
- Providing
exceptional high levels of care during all daily activities such as
washing, dressing, socialising, learning, washing/personal care.
- Assisting with
therapy sessions such as hydrotherapy and rebound therapy.
- Communicating
effectively and building strong relationships that will empower the
children and young adults are free to grow and develop
- Ensuring that
the environment is safe, supportive and enjoyable
- Helping
develop their learning and social skills wherever possible
Experience:
It is
a tough yet totally rewarding role. Ultimately we are looking for people with a
passion to build relationships and positively change the lives of the children
and young adults that we work with. So whilst previous experience would be
highly beneficial; it’s not essential. What’s more important to us is that you
can demonstrate the right attitude to make a difference.
Successful
candidates are likely to demonstrate:
- Willingness to
learn and to go the extra mile
- Ability to
guide and encourage supportive independence when possible
- Exceptional
communication skills and patience
- Resilient with
a robust and positive nature
- Ability to be
creative in meeting the needs of the young adults or children’s needs
- Ability to
work on a rota pattern- please note that this will typically mean working
every other weekend
Benefits
- Full training and
continued support
- Opportunity to
study the Level 3 diploma in Residential Child Care or Health and Social
Care which will be funded by us!
- Part time
hours available if required
- 30 days’
holiday including bank holidays
- Life assurance
and pension
- Perk box
- Free parking
If
you interested in the role please contact Sarah-Jane on 07584606045
Job
Type: Permanent
Salary:
Up to £20,800.00 per year
Don't
miss out on being rewarded with amazing job satisfaction and feeling part of a
community. This leading healthcare provider based in , Cambridgeshire is passionate about offering the best
service to both staff and clients. So apply today!
If this
exciting opportunity is of interest to yourself please apply immediately or call
the permanent recruitment team on 02920660200, alternatively email your CV to
permanentjobs@safehandsrecruitment.co.uk