Gainsborough

Support Worker

Job Title: Children’s Support Worker

Location: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

Salary: £11.45 – £20.95 per hour

Sponsorship: Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Overview: Join our dedicated Children’s Care Team in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. We are searching for empathetic and resilient Children’s Support Workers to provide essential care and comfort to our young residents. Your role will involve offering support in various settings within our care team, ensuring the well-being and happiness of our children.

Required Experience:

  • Prior experience as a children’s support worker or in a similar role within the child care sector in the UK, with a minimum of 6 months of care experience in the last 2 years.

Desired Skills:

  • Effective communication skills.
  • Maintaining accurate records.
  • Time management and organizational skills.
  • Observation abilities.
  • Team player mindset.
  • Report writing and presentation skills.
  • Negotiation, de-escalation, risk management, and planning.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Practical Training completed in the last 3 years in Manual Handling and Pediatric Life Support.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People – Preferred

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the safety and well-being of our young residents.
  • Promptly report concerns following established procedures.
  • Participate in meetings and conferences as required.
  • Maintain records of concerns or incidents.
  • Encourage children’s well-being and participation in activities.
  • Collaborate with professionals and attend review meetings.
  • Implement and review children’s care plans.
  • Intervene when necessary to ensure the safety and happiness of our children.
  • Adhere to all policies, standards, and legislation related to child care.

If you are dedicated, compassionate, and committed to providing exceptional care to children in need in the UK, we invite you to apply for our Children’s Support Worker positions in the Children’s Care Team in Gainsborough. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our young residents.

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Registered Manager (Childrens Residential Home)

OFSTED Registered Manager – based in Gainsborough – £60,000 – £75,000 plus bonus

Location:Gainsborough – Lincolnshire

A beautiful Country Farm setting in a stunning rural location.

Three 2 bed Children Homes/Units set on this property with stunning gardens and a timeless therapeutic approach towards the care of these children.

They also have a variety of farm animals to enhance the therapeutic experience this home has to offer.

The children are ranging from 5 – 13 with complex care needs.

You must have been a registered manager previously and have their level 5 in leadership and management with a minimum of a year in this post.

Requirements:

  • You must have recent experience working within the residential sector at registered manager level within a children residential service
  • A Certified Diploma Level 3 or 4 in Residential Child Care (Children and Young Peoples Workforce) or equivalent as a minimum
  • Thorough understanding of the regulations and legislation which set the standards within a Children Home setting
  • Ability to work closely with Responsible Individual and key individuals within the strategic partnership
  • Substantive experience in a Managerial role including supervisory experience
  • A Certified Diploma Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards completing this
  • Experience in leading and supervising a team within a Residential Child Care setting
  • Full UK Manual Driving Licence

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