Children's Support Worker

Help us to change the lives of children Newcross Healthcare is seeking compassionate Children's Support Workers to provide care to children living in Taunton and the surrounding areas. What will I do? As a Children's Support Worker, you will be providing care to children with a range of different ages from birth to 5. The tasks that you will support with include assisting with check across the unit, supporting colleagues, help to develop relationships with local schools or charities, monitoring the children at all times and ensure that they are safeguarded at all times. It is essential that you have a minimum of a level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare relevant to the early years sector. What will I need? The right to live and work in the UK At least 3 months' previous care experience in a similar care role or environment Certification in a practical Moving and Handling course completed within the last 12 months Referee contacts to validate your clinical experience Access to a smart phone/device, with internet access to manage your rotas and timesheets on our HealthForceGo app Access to your own vehicle is desirable Flexi Pay Flexi Pay gives you the option to instantly receive an advance on up to 50% of the value of your existing shifts Simply submit your timesheets through our HealthForceGo® app (Includes weekends and bank holidays) Work with our team Flexible full time and part time hours with weekday, night and weekend shifts available A range of 30,000 discounts to pick from through our 'Perks at Work' scheme Free tailored training programs earned through credits as you work Benefit from access to a Virtual GP service for consultations, advice and prescriptions Mental health support including phone and face-to-face consultations Interview from the comfort of your own home Provided in collaboration with a Medicash healthcare plan. Eligible after working 180 hours or the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period. What will I benefit from? Salary of up to £13.84 per hour including holiday pay Free criminal record check (DBS) and uniform Flexible hours with various shifts available Perks at Work discount scheme Flexi Pay app feature 24 hour support through our central team and clinical governance Recommend a Friend scheme where you can earn £500 for a successful referral Agreed mileage payments for most clients Free ongoing training programmes earned through credits as you work Apply now