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Support Worker - Children's Services
Salary Range
£12.60 - £12.85
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Description
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;
mso-ansi-language:EN">Support Worker - Children's Services<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Wolverhampton
and Walsall Location <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">£12.60 -
£12.85 an hour - Permanent<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Job details<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Pay<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">£12.60 -
£12.85 an hour<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Job type<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Permanent<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Shift and
schedule<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Weekend
availability<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Day shift<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Benefits<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Pulled from
the full job description<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Referral
programme<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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discount<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Employee
assistance programme<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Pension<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Cycle to work
scheme<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Full job
description<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">About The
Role<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">We are
seeking Children’s Residential Support Workers who are passionate about making
every moment count for the children and young people in our care, regardless of
qualifications or prior experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">By fully
embracing the company’s ethos, Support Workers provide both practical
assistance and emotional support, empowering young people to achieve their
goals and aspirations. This includes respecting each individual’s uniqueness
and enabling them to make informed choices so they can live the life they wish
to lead.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Locations: Wolverhampton
and Walsall<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Hours:
Full-time, 40 hours per week<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Shifts: Days,
evenings, weekends<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Job type:
Permanent<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">We do not
offer sponsorship<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">About you<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Are you
enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to supporting children in a way that
promotes their development while respecting their dignity?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">We are
seeking individuals who share our core values and can apply them in their
day-to-day work. At the heart of our ethos are five key principles, which
underpin the PRIDE we take in delivering our services.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">‘Potential,
Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy’<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">You will need
to be adaptable and flexible with excellent communication skills and able to
work as part of our team.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Experience of
challenging behaviour and/or learning disabilities is preferred but all
training will be provided.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">The role<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif"> Provide practical assistance and emotional
support to empower children and young people to achieve their goals and
aspirations, while respecting their individuality and enabling them to make
informed choices in line with their individual support plans.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif"> Promote health and well-being, including
physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs, ensuring these are met in
an inclusive and supportive manner.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif"> Facilitate social, educational, and
work-related activities, such as visiting family and friends, going for walks,
shopping, and engaging in recreational activities of their choice.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif"> Undertake general housekeeping duties,
including shopping and domestic tasks, and where required, support with
elements of personal care.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif"> Maintain accurate and up-to-date records,
completing a range of documentation as required as part of the role.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">What We
Offer:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">We recognise and reward the
outstanding contributions of our staff. Those who go above and beyond, as
well as teams receiving positive inspection feedback, may be recognised
with vouchers for high street retailers and other incentives.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Long service awards to
acknowledge and celebrate your ongoing commitment and contribution to the
team.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Access to our employee benefits
app, helping you stay connected to our community, enjoy discounts across
everyday and luxury retailers, and explore learning and development
opportunities.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Pension scheme, with automatic
enrolment into our salary sacrifice pension plan.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Funded qualifications through our
“earn while you learn” approach, supporting you to develop your career
within Swanton.*<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Clear career pathways, including
apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3), allowing you to
progress while gaining valuable experience.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Care Skills, our in-house
training and qualification centre, providing further opportunities for
professional development.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">*Subject to
eligibility and criteria.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Please note,
this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All offers
of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an
enhanced DBS check prior to commencement.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Our aim is to
ensure the children we will support will have their voice heard and acted upon,
to enable them to live their best potential and outcomes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>