Support Worker inShoreham-By-Sea inShoreham-By-Sea PUBLISHED 7 SEP 2024
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Support Worker Role Benefits
Get a fantastic range of additional perks in your role, including:
- Amazing Training, Qualifications and Career Development. 28 days of paid training and support to achieve Level 3, 4 and 5 qualifications to enable you to progress to Deputy manager and Registered Manager level positions.
- Additional Holiday entitlement! Get an incredible package of between 23 and 32 days, increasing with length of service and opportunity to purchase additional leave.
- Flexible working options, depending on your job role
- Staff discounts on hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers.
- Loyalty Payments made when staying in role for 6 months and 1 year
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
- To work within a residential care team supporting children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties within a residential care setting.
- Working under the direction of senior staff to ensure children are kept safe and engaged throughout the day
- Dealing with challenging behaviour (verbally abusive, possibly threatening behaviour)
- Being a positive role model at all times and maintaining a consistent and responsible approach
- Developing a functional approach in young people who are likely to have been rejected or have serious issues in coming to terms with their behaviour
- Supporting the young people to have equal opportunities to develop their independence & social skills in preparation for adult life.
- Liaising with parents, carers, other 3rd parties and the staff team.
- To safeguard and promote the welfare of young people.
- Experience: Applicants welcome from all social care, healthcare and education backgrounds as there are roles at various levels and numerous grades within each job title. If you have worked as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, Care Worker, Childcare Practitioner, Teaching Assistant, or other relevant role, please apply now. If you are in doubt, please apply and we will gladly review your CV and contact you back for an initial discussion to assess your options. The working rota is a mix
- Working Pattern: Shifts are made up of Earlys, Lates and some Long Days on a rota basis. Some shifts will include sleep ins. Options may be available fort those that can’t commit to a full working rota.
Brilliant salary, superb benefits, great work/life balance, and fantastic career development opportunities. Support Worker position available for an experienced Support Worker, Care Assistant, Care Worker or Childcare Practitioner looking to make a difference working with vulnerable children. Read about the amazing benefits of the role and click apply now to learn more and start the journey to your next role!
Support Worker Role Benefits
Get a fantastic range of additional perks in your role, including:
Support Worker Role Benefits
Get a fantastic range of additional perks in your role, including:
- Amazing Training, Qualifications and Career Development. 28 days of paid training and support to achieve Level 3, 4 and 5 qualifications to enable you to progress to Deputy manager and Registered Manager level positions.
- Additional Holiday entitlement! Get an incredible package of between 23 and 32 days, increasing with length of service and opportunity to purchase additional leave.
- Flexible working options, depending on your job role
- Staff discounts on hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers.
- Loyalty Payments made when staying in role for 6 months and 1 year
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
- To work within a residential care team supporting children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties within a residential care setting.
- Working under the direction of senior staff to ensure children are kept safe and engaged throughout the day
- Dealing with challenging behaviour (verbally abusive, possibly threatening behaviour)
- Being a positive role model at all times and maintaining a consistent and responsible approach
- Developing a functional approach in young people who are likely to have been rejected or have serious issues in coming to terms with their behaviour
- Supporting the young people to have equal opportunities to develop their independence & social skills in preparation for adult life.
- Liaising with parents, carers, other 3rd parties and the staff team.
- To safeguard and promote the welfare of young people.
- Experience: Applicants welcome from all social care, healthcare and education backgrounds as there are roles at various levels and numerous grades within each job title. If you have worked as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, Care Worker, Childcare Practitioner, Teaching Assistant, or other relevant role, please apply now. If you are in doubt, please apply and we will gladly review your CV and contact you back for an initial discussion to assess your options. The working rota is a mix
- Working Pattern: Shifts are made up of Earlys, Lates and some Long Days on a rota basis. Some shifts will include sleep ins. Options may be available fort those that can’t commit to a full working rota.
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
inShoreham-By-Sea
50.83420944213867 -0.2715558111667633 Shoreham-By-Sea, England, United Kingdom 
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