Job Description

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking for a new challenge? We have temporary ad-hoc roles available within various residential homes in and around Bristol, where you would be supporting children with a variety of needs.

What does the Support Worker role involve?

• Providing the highest quality care to children we support.
• Promoting individual’s independence by supporting with a range of educational, social and work-based activities.
• Supporting children to attend school and engage in fun and stimulating lessons.
• Working with families and partner organisations to ensure support is personalised to meet individual needs.
• Using a range of communication methods to assist individuals to make informed day-to-day choices.
• Maintaining accurate record keeping of all activities, progress, and incidents should they arise.
• Undertaking general housekeeping duties, plus elements of personal care.
• Taking ownership to safeguard and protect vulnerable individuals, ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone we support.

What do you need to be a Support Worker?

• A minimum of 6 months UK paid experience in a similar role.
• A can-do attitude, caring and reliable nature.
• Compassion and empathy.
• Enthusiasm to promote independence & choice.
• A strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication.
• The ability to work flexibly.
• 23 years of age or older. We believe it is appropriate that there is a gap in age between the children we support and the staff looking after them; that allows us to ensure the best care in the safest environment

Essential criteria:

• Must be able to drive, hold a full UK driving license and have access to your own car.
• A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a similar role.

Interested?

Apply today!

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New Directions Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.