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Children's Support Worker - Hertfordshire
Job Posted: 11 hours ago
Salary: £ 15.84 - 15.84 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Hertfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Guidant Global is a leading recruitment partner for local authorities, providing a high calibre of agency staff. We are interested in hearing from Children's Support and Personal Care Workers who want to join our team and assist with day-to-day support for young service users within Hertfordshire County Council Residential and Supported Living Units.
We are looking for competent care assistants to support young, physically and/or mentally challenged service users in their everyday lives, enabling their independence as far as is possible. The support required considers the varying needs of young adults including those with mild to severe learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, sensory impairments, dysphagia and epilepsy.
The duties and responsibilities depend on the needs of the child you care for. They can include:
· Assisting with washing and dressing
· Preparing their food and helping them eat
· Doing household tasks, such as shopping, tidying, cleaning and laundry
· Getting to know the children, their needs and interests
· Monitoring their health and weight and recording any concerns
· Following care plans, routines, guidelines, risk assessments, and Behaviour Management Plans
· Making sure they take prescribed medications
· Administering medication as required (with training)
· Supporting their mental and physical wellbeing through different activities
· Assisting clients with physical therapy exercises
· Working with other social care and health care professionals
· Mobility support: moving and handling, hoisting
· Acting quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Child Care Worker skills and qualifications
· Sensitivity to and understanding of people
· Ability to do household chores and cook nutritious meals
· The ability to work with different types of people
· Patience and the ability to remain calm during stressful situations
· The ability to work well under pressure
· Attention to detail
· Excellent customer service skillsBefore You Apply
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