Children's support worker

Job Title : Support Worker
Area : Burnley
Pay Rate : GBP 16 - GBP 20 Per Hour
Hours : Full - Time, Part - Time, Flexible Shifts

About the Role:
As a Support Worker, you will provide essential support to individuals with varying needs, ensuring they have the opportunity to live fulfilling and independent lives. You will assist with personal care, daily activities, medication management, and social engagement, tailored to each individuals requirements. Your role will involve both practical support and emotional encouragement, helping clients achieve their personal goals.

What Were Looking For:

Previous experience in care or support work.
A compassionate and patient nature, with a genuine interest in supporting people.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and their families.
Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of clients.
A positive, proactive attitude and a team player.
Enhanced DBS check (or Ewillingness to apply for one)
Full UK driving licence

The people involved in these placements can have a range of needs, including:

- Challenging & aggressive behaviour
- Learning disability
- Autistic Spectrum Condition
- ADHD
- Personality Disorder
- Self-Injury
- M.H diagnosis
- Victims of the range of abuses
- Inappropriate behaviours

Criteria for these roles are:

- Child and Adult DBS - on the update service
- Previous Experience in a similar role
- NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent (desirable not essential)
- References covering the last 3 years

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