Agency Children's Support Worker - Wingrave.
- Posted 28 March 2024
- Salary £11-£13 per hour.
- Job type Temporary
- ReferenceMK08
- Contact NameSiouxsie Pardoe
Job description
Agency Children's Support Worker – Wingrave, Aylesbury.
Paterson Health and Social Care is a Healthcare agency offering zero-hour contracts and ad-hoc shifts, to fit around your other commitments.
We are recruiting experienced Children's Support Workers with a good knowledge and understanding of Autism and Learning Disabilities to support children in residential, educational & supported living services.
We are looking for individuals who want to make a real and positive impact on young people's lives, where every day is different.
We offer Earlies, Lates, Long Days, Nights and Sleep-Ins spread across a 7-day period.
Pay Rates: £11.00-£13.00 per hour PLUS HOLIDAY PAY.
As we are an agency, we offer a zero-hour, temporary contract. This is very flexible, so you can work around your other commitments.
Benefits of joining Paterson Healthcare:
Competitive Rates of Pay
Holiday Pay
Paid Comprehensive Training
Flexible working hours and shift patterns
Refer a friend scheme of £150.00 per each referral
Working as part of an established staff team supporting with:
Promoting Independence
Person Centred Approaches
Personal Care
Day to day tasks e.g. Cooking, Laundry, Shopping
Daily Activities
Skills and Qualifications:
Experience with children in a residential or supported living setting.
A minimum of
12 months experience working in a support worker role with an agency or 6 months as a permanent worker
An excellent understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Understand the importance of routines & sensory processing for individuals
Ability to offer a person-centred approach as outlined in individual care plans
Experience supporting people with additional / complex needs and challenging behaviours
Level 3 Diploma or equivalent in Health & Social Care - desirable but not essential
Reliable, confident and honest
Knowledge of Safeguarding
Car driver desirable but not essential. Must be willing to travel
Essential Criteria:
Ability to travel to the location within good time
Minimum of 6-12 months UK care experience that can be referenced
Authorisation to work in the UK.