Job summary Children's Services are looking to recruit a Support Worker to our Team at Gwyn Dowr. Come and contribute to providing a warm and homely environment that offers an amazing experience for children and young people having a short break stay away from their family home. The post holder will be part of a team, contributing to the effective provision of Short break Services to an identified caseload of children and young people with a diagnosis of a learning disability with complex health needs and behaviours that may challenge. The post holder will be expected to work in partnership with the child or young person and their family, always demonstrating sensitivity to them, ensuring the provision of a warm and homely environment that meets their emotional, physical, cultural, religious and spiritual needs. Proposed interview date: TBC Main duties of the job Gwyn Dowr is a small welcoming two bedded home regulated by OFSTED which provides short breaks for children and young people with a diagnosis of a severe or profound learning disability, complex health needs and behaviours which challenge. Your experience and enthusiasm of working with children and young people with complex health needs will be welcomed, but support, supervision and training will be provided. This post will include weekend, bank holiday and night work. This is a permanent post and will be primarily based at Gwyn Dowr, although the post holder may be required on occasion to work at Children's Services other short break homes in Cornwall. About us We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health.We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases.Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon.As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 201-25-239 Job locations GwynDowr Shortbreak Home Camborne TR14 7TZ Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Person Specification Education Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential NVQ 3 in Child Care/ Level 3 Diploma in Residential social care or equivalent Experience of caring for children with health needs / learning disability Previous experience of working with children and young people in a health, social care, education setting Evidence of continued training/professional development Desirable Experience of working within a residential home or short break provision Training to Level 3 in Safeguarding Children and Young People: roles and competencies for Health Care staff Skills and Aptitude Essential Competent IT skills Can demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills Good listening skills and the ability to deal with complex information that the child or young person and other professionals will share with them Knowledge and abilities Essential Physically able to follow Moving and Handling Procedures and Behavioural Support Plans Good knowledge of Food Hygiene procedures Ability to work flexibly Person Specification Education Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential NVQ 3 in Child Care/ Level 3 Diploma in Residential social care or equivalent Experience of caring for children with health needs / learning disability Previous experience of working with children and young people in a health, social care, education setting Evidence of continued training/professional development Desirable Experience of working within a residential home or short break provision Training to Level 3 in Safeguarding Children and Young People: roles and competencies for Health Care staff Skills and Aptitude Essential Competent IT skills Can demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills Good listening skills and the ability to deal with complex information that the child or young person and other professionals will share with them Knowledge and abilities Essential Physically able to follow Moving and Handling Procedures and Behavioural Support Plans Good knowledge of Food Hygiene procedures Ability to work flexibly Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address GwynDowr Shortbreak Home Camborne TR14 7TZ Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)