Children's Support Worker - Brighton

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Job Title: Children's Support and Personal Care Worker

Location: Various sites across Brighton & Hove
Contract: Zero Hours
Hours of Work: Early Shift, Day Shift, Late Shift, Long Day, Waking Nights, Sleep-In Nights

About Us

Guidant Global is a leading recruitment partner for local authorities, providing high-calibre agency staff. We are looking for Children's Support and Personal Care Workers to join our team and assist with day-to-day support for Adolescence service users within Hertfordshire County Council Residential and Supported Living Units.

About the Role

We are seeking competent care assistants to support Adolescence people with physical and/or mental challenges in their everyday lives, enabling independence wherever possible. Our service users have varying needs, including:
Mild to severe learning disabilities
Mental health difficulties
Sensory impairments
Dysphagia and epilepsy

The fulfilment and satisfaction that comes with helping others surpasses the challenges of this job. If you are compassionate, positive, and not afraid to work hard, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will depend on the needs of the child you care for and may include:
Assisting with washing and dressing
Preparing meals and helping with feeding
Carrying out household tasks: shopping, tidying, cleaning, laundry
Building positive relationships and understanding individual needs and interests
Monitoring health and weight, recording any concerns
Following care plans, routines, guidelines, risk assessments, and Behaviour Management Plans
Ensuring prescribed medications are taken and administering medication (training provided)
Supporting mental and physical wellbeing through activities
Assisting with physical therapy exercises
Working collaboratively with social care and healthcare professionals
Providing mobility support: moving and handling, hoisting
Acting quickly and responsibly in emergencies

Skills & Qualifications

Sensitivity and understanding of people's needs
Ability to carry out household chores and cook nutritious meals
Patience and ability to remain calm under pressure
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Ability to work well under pressure and with different types of people

Experience Requirements

Minimum 6 months' experience working with vulnerable Adolescence people in a care home, hospital, or charity setting
Advanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required
Previous childcare experience essential

Additional Information

Training and annual refresher training provided and paid for by Guidant Global
You must be able to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing
Access to transport is essential to travel between sites across Brighton & Hove

If you are passionate about supporting Adolescence people and want a role that truly matters, apply today and join our team!
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Location:
Brighton
Salary:
not provided
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Social Care

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