Children's Support Worker

Reports to

Field Care Supervisor

Summary of role

We are currently recruiting compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our team, supporting children and young people across Leeds and Bradford. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about working with children, whether you already have experience or are keen to learn and develop through training.
As a Children’s Support Worker, you will provide high-quality care and support to children and young people, helping them with daily activities while promoting their independence, wellbeing, and safety. You will build positive relationships, follow individual care plans, and ensure a safe and nurturing environment at all times. This role is suitable for individuals with experience in childcare or those who are willing to undertake training and develop their skills.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children and young people in their daily activities
• Promote independence, wellbeing, and safety
• Build positive and trusting relationships
• Follow care plans and safeguarding procedures

Principal responsibilities

• To assist clients who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet.
• To help clients with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
• To care for clients who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
• To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of customers through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
• To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying.
• To inspect, launder and mend clients’ clothes.
• To set tables and trays, prepare and serve meals, clearing away and washing up.
• Supervision of safe food preparation and storage.
• To read and write reports and be involved in clients’ reviews as required. To adhere to all Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times.
• To report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.
• To encourage the independence of clients.
• To liaise with professionals and other agencies as required.
• To undertake any working duties as required during the night as far as is reasonably practicable.
• To effectively communicate with other Care and Support Workers allocated to the client.
• To give emotional support as and when needed by the Client.
• Support with appointments and reminders.
• Support with medication and promoting the clients independence to self -administer.
• Support and liaise with the clients family/carers as directed by line management.

Personal attributes

It is considered essential that Care and Support Workers possess the following qualities:

• Self motivated & well organised.
• Flexible.
• Caring & sensitive to the needs of others.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to promote anti-discriminatory practice and equality for all Clients.
• Ability to complete any required documentation within the service
• A Person Centred Approach

What We’re Looking For:

• A genuine passion for working with children
• Willingness to learn and complete training
• Previous experience in childcare or support work is beneficial but not essential

What We Offer:

• Full training and ongoing support
• Opportunities for career development
• A rewarding role making a real difference

Required Criteria

• English Language

Skills Needed

Building Relationships, Domiciliary Care

About The Company

Our mission is simple:

• To provide excellent home care to everyone, regardless of age, race, religion, gender or social standing. We aim to improve the quality of life of every single customer we care for.

• Our care keeps you safe, happy, fulfilled and flourishing in your own home, topped off with a delivery of smiles and laughter at every visit too.

• Caring for and supporting others runs through the very heart of Caremark.

Who is Caremark?

• Caremark is a home care company with excellent standards, excellent people and excellent success stories. We provide care in the home for people from all walks of life, enabling them to stay in their own home and community.

• We are the mark of excellent care.

• We have over 7,000 customers throughout the UK. To those 7,000 customers, we provide over 110,000 hours of home care each week.

Caremark’s history – providing home care since 2005

• Whilst Caremark itself was founded in 2005, our founder, the late Kevin Lewis has been in care since 1987. His experience, passion and unrivalled determination to provide high quality care for all, was the building blocks of Caremark 17 years ago.

• Today, we are led by David Glover and Lisa Fyfe who are equally as passionate about Caremark and the home-care industry.

• Caremark currently care for thousands upon thousands and under their leadership, thousands and thousands more will benefit from home care, the Caremark way.

Company Culture

Caremark has been at the forefront of the home care industry, evolving from a singular care home to becoming a leader in providing comprehensive care services across Ireland and the UK.

Our journey, initiated by Kevin Lewis, has been marked by innovation, quality, and a deep commitment to caring for individuals in need, regardless of their age, disability, or circumstance.

Here's why Caremark stands as a beacon of excellence and a great place to work:

Pioneering Spirit: From introducing the very first Operations Manual to ensure quality care, to expanding services across a network of offices, Caremark has always been at the cutting edge of the home care industry.

Diverse Care Services: Our services have grown to encompass a wide range of needs, delivering care and support in the home environment and specialized residential settings, showcasing our adaptability and commitment to those we serve.

Focus on Quality: We've built an enviable reputation by maintaining high standards of care, drawing upon decades of experience to meet the evolving needs of our service users with compassion and professionalism.

Growth and Development: As part of our team, you'll join a supportive network of professionals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities.

We provide opportunities for personal and professional growth, ensuring that our team is equipped to meet the challenges of the care industry with confidence and skill.

Company Benefits

Salary

£12.82 per hour