At Nurseplus, we’re all about providing the highest quality temporary care staff. We’re big on quality, heart, and going the extra mile, and we believe in giving our team everything they need to truly impact the lives of the people we look after.
We’re a close-knit team that values a supportive and welcoming work environment. This means our staff get all the chances and tools they need to advance in their careers and help deliver incredible care to those in need. Join us, and let’s make a difference together!
As a leading care agency specialising in temporary recruitment, Nurseplus is looking for Children’s and Young People Support Workers. You should be highly motivated, committed, and have a genuine interest in delivering the highest quality of care for children and young people. With Nurseplus, you will work across a variety of settings including Mental Health, Autism, Challenging Behaviour, Education, and Residential.
Your job role as a Children and Young People’s Support Worker will involve working closely with children in care and putting them at the centre of everything you do. Your day-to-day role will require you to support them in all aspects of their lives such as educational pursuits, hobbies, and activities.
Your experience and support will be influential in developing and contributing towards positive outcomes to help shape the future of children and young people.
What Nurseplus can offer you as a Children and Young People’s Support Worker:
* Flexible shifts to fit around you – full or part-time, days, nights, and weekends
* Pay rates from £13.15 to £18.50 per hour, weekly pay*
* Free training – In line with the Care Certificate
* Ongoing support and further development opportunities with in-house courses and funded qualifications
* Annual pay increase
* Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
Responsibilities of a Children and Young People’s Support Worker:
* To support, safeguard, and promote the wellbeing of children and young people
* Assist with daily routines which may include working in the community and/or educational setting
* Organising and facilitating social activities
* Transportation
* Work alongside a multi-disciplinary team to implement safe practice
* Offer high levels of supervision and support
* Work in line with Ofsted
* Manage complex behaviours and crisis intervention
* Contribute to the young person’s care plans and risk assessments, their review and implementation
What Nurseplus needs from you as a Children and Young People’s Support Worker:
* A minimum of 6 months experience working within a child and/or young adults setting
* All candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulations
* Have the right to work in the UK
* Knowledge in one of the following areas: EBD, SEMH, CSE, and SEND
* A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively
* Desirable - Diploma 3 / 4 qualification in Health and Social Care/ Residential Care
* An enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration (Cost of which is £45.40. This will be refunded after a set period of work)
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