Job Title: Children's Support Worker role.

Job Setting: Dan-Y-Coed residential school

Job Category: 9

Date Posted: 4th October 2021

Job Location: West Cross, Swansea.

Salary: £18,648.63 - £20,804.42 Per Annum

Hours: 40.25 hours per week (days, nights, weekends)

Contact Name: Kim McKay, Recruitment Business Partner

Job Reference: N/A

Description:

At Orbis, we specialise in providing individualised support to enrich children's lives and help them grow as individuals. We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Children's Support Workers to join our passionate team supporting children with complex needs associated with autism.

 What are your benefits?

• Paid comprehensive induction programme, free uniform & DBS
• 225 hours pa paid annual leave and bank holiday allowance
• Enhanced rates for overtime & bank holidays + overtime bonus
• £600 refer-a-friend scheme
• Paid training for nationally recognised qualifications + ongoing support
• Up to 37.5 hrs additional annual leave paid for long service
• Company pension scheme
• Career progression opportunities

What does the Children's Support Worker involve?

• Providing the highest quality care to children we support
• Using a range of communication methods to assist children to make informed day-to-day choices
• Supporting children to attend school and engage in fun and stimulating lessons
• Promoting independence by supporting with a range of educational, social and work-based activities
• Undertaking general housekeeping duties, plus elements of personal care
• Maintaining accurate record keeping of all activities, progress and incidents should they arise 

What do you need to be a Children's Support Worker?

• Previous care experience preferred but not essential
• A can-do attitude, resilient and reliable nature
• Compassion and empathy
• Enthusiasm to promote independence & choice
• The ability to work flexibly

We would love to receive your application for the Children's Support Worker role. Please send your CV to  Kim McKay - kim.mckay@orbis-group.co.uk

At Orbis, we specialise in providing individualised support to enrich children's lives and help them grow as individuals. We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Children's Support Workers to join our passionate team supporting children with complex needs associated with autism.