Childrens Support Worker

Job Description

Childrens Support WorkerLocation: Edinburgh and surrounding areasSearch Consultancy is seeking experienced Support Workers with experience working with adolescents to work on an agency basis to provide the highest quality of care and support to our clients based in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. The successful candidateswill be required to support a variety of individuals including supporting children and young adults with physical or learning disabilities, mental health issues, addiction issues or other emotional or social needs.Some of your roles & responsibilities as an agency support worker will be:* Carry out all aspects of personal care, assisting with feeding, bathing, washing & dressing.* Carry out health checks.* Teaching daily living skills like budgeting, shopping and claiming benefits.* Providing leisure and creative activities in a safe and supportive setting.* Going out in the community with the service user to their local clubs or social activities (cinema, bowling and eating out etc.)* Record keeping on all charts (feeding, activity etc.)* Following care plans and writing reports.* Getting to know clients and their interests and needsPlease apply if you have the following;* 6 months paid Support and care experience* Skills in communicating with tact and sensitivity* You have the ability to remain calm under pressure and cope with challenging behaviour.Why Join Search Healthcare:* Excellent free training will also be provided to allow you to be the best* Free uniform and PVG* Excellent pay rates and holiday pay* Flexibility* Opportunity to work for different well established clients in the industry.It takes a very special and dedicated person to be a Support Worker. It is physically and emotionally demanding but with the job satisfaction that you will receive it will make the job worth it.Please get in touch today to discuss this opportunity further!Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Keyskills :
6 months care experience