Children's Support Worker - Rotational Post

The post holder will be responsible for the care and support of children with complex health needs within the community setting, including the child's home, school or nursery and Swanbourne Gardens Respite Centre

The post holder will work under the direction of the team leader and registered nursing staff to set standards and plans of care. They will carry out specialised care in an unsupervised capacity.

The successful candidate will be put through a comprehensive training programme to ensure they are competent and confident whilst delivering a high standard of care.

Applicants must be willing to work flexibly across both night and day duties as we provide a service that runs 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Our night duty is on a waking basis and is paid accordingly.

An ideal applicant will have significant experience in looking after children and preferably children with additional or complex needs. You must be willing and enthusiastic to learn new skills. You will be joining a growing team of Support Workers and will be given every opportunity to learn and be supported in gaining experience and knowledge in caring for the children we are commissioned to provide care for.

To undertake a range of duties, which involve direct care, by following care plans agreed with parents and named professionals, whilst working in the children's home, school or other environment where they spend time.

To be aware of, and participate in meeting the psychological, social, physical and spiritual needs of the children and young people.

To complete all training and competencies related to the care and support of the children and young people under our care.

To assist in the maintenance of a safe environment for the child or young person.

Maintain accurate records of all care given, including any omissions and inform parents and named professionals of any changes in child or young person's condition or situation, and any significant relevant factors.

Maintain confidentiality of information.

Contribute to the effective communication process between the child and young person, their family and/or carers, and staff colleagues.

Communicate appropriate information to and from other service areas/environments used by child or young person, as required. Liaising with the multi-disciplinary team in relation to the child or young persons care and requirements.

Ensure that high standards of all documentation are maintained, with accurate, complete and up-to-date information regarding the care provided to the child or young person and are kept in accordance with Trust standards.

Ensure the promotion of a harmonious working environment in which all persons are treated with dignity and respect, whilst fulfilling our legal obligations under equality legislation and associated codes of practice.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary. In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Qualifications

Essential: - NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, Nursery Nurse or Child care course; - Good standard of Maths and English

Desirable: - Computer Literate

Knowledge

Essential: - Knowledge of Child development; - Knowledge of Safeguarding Procedures

Desirable: - Knowledge of how disability can affect development and socialisation

Experience

Essential: - Significant experience of working in social / health / educational setting with children and young people.

Desirable: - Experience of working with children and young people with complex health needs.; - Experience of working in a community setting

Skills