Bluestones Medical Complex Care is looking to recruit dedicated and compassionate Bank Children’s Support Workers to support our care packages in Runcorn area. We are leading the way in innovative and progressive care for children with complex needs. Our aim is to nurture and develop young people into independent, responsible adults using our pioneering SEED model.
We love exceptional people and are looking for ‘champions of care’ for our young people, those who can embody our values; teamwork, passion, innovation, humility, trust and accountability. These champions focus on certain one or more key aspects like income, education, health, employment, activities, using their unique strengths and ‘Magic’ to empower young people in our residential services.
Key responsibilities include:
* Encouraging personal care, facilitating activities, and providing emotional support
* Providing support and care to children with disabilities and/or challenging behaviour
* Building positive relationships with the children, their families and other professionals involved in their care
* Maintaining accurate records and report any concerns to the relevant parties
* Ensuring that best practice is implemented throughout all areas of the care package
* Have a genuine, authentic desire to better the life of the young person
Required skills:
* Must be able to work 24 hour shifts.
* Must be able to work a rolling rota of 2 shifts on 4 off.
* Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults from diverse backgrounds
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams
* Compassionate, patient and empathetic towards children with complex needs
* Ability to work in a team and follow guidelines and procedures
* Strong organizational and time-management skills
What experience and qualifications would help?
* NVQ Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care
* 1 or more years of experience working with children with disabilities and/or challenging behaviour
* An understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to child protection and safeguarding
* Having an Enhanced Adults and Children’s DBS on the update service would be advantageous.
* Must be a driver with business insurance or willing to add
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £14.00 per hour
Benefits include:
* Industry-leading pay rates
* Early Pay – option to get paid for a shift within a day or two
* Free Blue Light Card
* Free mandatory training
* Paid specialist training (PMVA/Breakaway, self-harm, safeguarding and more)
* Regular mentoring and upskilling opportunities
* Qualifications from Level 2 to Level 7
* Refer a friend scheme worth up to £300*
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
* We also provide free private healthcare to all our staff. This allows you to claim the full amount back for things like dental and optical appointments, massages, reiki, allergy testing and prescriptions. You’ll even have access to free counselling sessions & virtual GP appointments.
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