Support Worker
Support Worker
Are you someone who is passionate about helping and supporting children and young people grow combined with Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Childcare?
Our client is an established Children's care provider who are committed to providing safe and supportive homes for the children in their care. Their mission is to empower each child to reach their full potential by creating an environment that fosters healing, growth, and learning.They believe that every child deserves a loving and nurturing home where they can thrive, and they work tirelessly to make that a reality. Through their trauma-informed approach and personalised care, our client strive to build strong foundations for their children’s well-being, helping them develop a deep sense of belonging, trust, and self-belief.
Our client is currently going through a planned period of growth and are recruiting for a caring, compassionate Support Worker to join their established team in their care home in Maidstone, Kent.
What you will be doing- As Support Worker you will be required to support the Deputy Manager in managing a range of quality services for young people and promoting partnership with staff, local agencies and young people’s families.
- Assume responsibility to ensure compliance with Safeguarding Procedures, Health and Safety Regulations and the company’s policies and procedures.
- You will need to provide effective leadership, through motivating, developing and caring for our children.
- Manage team development and communication, ensuring effective flow of information, identifying and meeting staff training and development needs, and promoting Equality and Diversity policies and procedures.
Requirements
What we’re looking for- Applicants should hold at minimum a Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Childcare and be committed to working towards the Level 5.
- We are seeking an exceptional and inspirational Support Worker to join our team. Ideal candidates for this role should have a successful background as a Support worker within a home rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’.
- Successful candidates will play a key role in the development and management of the home. They should have the necessary abilities, values, and skills to excel in the position
Safeguarding:
We prioritise the safety and well-being of our children and staff. Our commitment to safeguarding ensures candidates in our recruitment process will undergo measures such as enhanced DBS checks, diligent evaluation of applications, validation of relevant qualifications, and obtaining references.
Benefits
Whats in it for you- We offer a competitive salary package, which includes a pension plan.
- We are committed to investing in our staff for the long-term, fostering a culture that values and supports both personal and professional growth.
- We provide each manager with extensive support, including experienced leadership guidance, clinical supervision, and ongoing training to ensure your success.