Support Worker

Are you on the lookout for a meaningful role in a therapeutic setting designed to make a difference in the lives of children? We're partnering with a recently established Children's Home in Hatfield, and we're in search of a permanent Support Worker to join their exceptional Social Care team. In this position, you'll play a vital role in supporting children within a nurturing environment, addressing their unique needs, and assisting them in overcoming challenges, all with the goal of preparing them for fulfilling and joyous lives.

Key Details:

• Pay: £12.50 - £13.30
• Location: Hatfield

Therapeutic Support Worker Benefits:

• A genuine opportunity to positively impact the lives of young people.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including psychologists, social workers, and educators.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Contribution to a welcoming, skilled, and supportive team.
• Flexible shifts available, including day, night, and sleeping-ins on a regular or ad hoc basis.
• Dedicated and supportive consultant.
• Weekly pay.

Therapeutic Support Worker Responsibilities:

• Actively supporting and encouraging children to progress towards their full potential.
• Empowering and encouraging young people to develop life and independence skills.
• Ensuring detailed handovers and effective shift plans.
• Completing young people's paperwork accurately and reflectively.
• Maintaining the home's day-to-day operations, safety checks, and a warm, welcoming environment.
• Transporting young people to education, contact meetings, and activities.
• Promoting and representing the company ethos, values, and expectations consistently.

Person Specification:

• Kind, caring, professional, and understanding, even in challenging situations.
• Proactive and inventive, ensuring a personalized service for each young person.
• Positive outlook, always striving to find new solutions to difficulties.
• Reflective about your own work/skillset, with a commitment to ongoing development.
• Ideally, a minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar environment.

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of young individuals. Your dedication will contribute to creating a supportive and empowering environment for them to thrive. We look forward to welcoming you to our dynamic team!