Support Worker - Children's Home
Location: Dorchester
Hourly rate: up to £13.15 per hour (depending on experience)
Job Type: Temporary
Shift Pattern: Flexible shifts available, including days, nights, sleep-ins, weekends and long days.
About the Role
At First for Support, we're looking for compassionate and reliable Children's Support Workers to join our growing team, providing temporary staffing to children's homes in Dorchester.
As a Children's Support Worker, you'll play an important role in supporting children and young people in residential care settings. You will help provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment, build positive relationships and support young people with their daily routines, activities, education and emotional wellbeing. No two days are the same, giving you the opportunity to make a real difference while enjoying the flexibility that temporary work offers.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for candidates who:
·Have previous experience in a similar role as a Children's Support Worker and are comfortable with lone working.
·Are reliable, professional and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
·Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy building meaningful relationships.
·Are Caring, patient and resilient.
·Are able to remain calm in challenging situations.
·Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
In return, we offer weekly pay, flexible temporary shifts, ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant and the opportunity to work with a variety of trusted care providers across Dorset, gaining valuable experience across different care settings.
Apply Today
If you're passionate about supporting children and young people and making a positive difference in their lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and a member of the First for Support team will be in touch to discuss your application.
Please note: First for Support is unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we do not provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship
