Care Support Worker
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St Elizabeth's Centre · Much HadhamPrepare for this interview
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Responsibilities
- Providing person-centred care and support
- Supporting children with personal care, wellbeing and daily routines
- Encouraging participation in education, play, therapy and community activities
- Supporting activities such as swimming, baking, shopping and outings
- Recording care notes and progress in line with safeguarding standards
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team including nurses, therapists and teachers
- Following care plans and behaviour support strategies
Requirements
- You don't need previous care experience. We're looking for people who are:
- Kind, caring and patient
- Calm and resilient in challenging situations
- Reliable and dependable
- Great communicators and team players
- Willing to work early, late and alternate weekend shifts
- Training & development
- We invest in our staff and provide:
- Comprehensive paid induction
- Ongoing specialist training from our Learning & Development and Nursing teams
- Epilepsy awareness and emergency response training
- Fully funded RQF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
- Opportunities to progress into Senior Care and leadership roles
- Whether you're starting your career or looking for a new direction, we'll support your professional development every step of the way.
Benefits
Additional Information
Care Support Worker - Children's Residential Care (Epilepsy & Complex Needs) Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire Pay: £13.30 - £14.14 per hour (£25,943 - £27,564 per annum) Hours: Full-time & Part-time available Shifts: Early (7:00am-2:30pm) | Late (2:15pm-9:45pm) | Alternate Weekends Looking for a rewarding care role working with children? At St Elizabeth's Centre, our Care Support Workers help children with epilepsy and complex needs thrive, achieve and enjoy life to the fullest. Whether it's supporting a child to build confidence, take part in activities, learn new skills or simply have fun, every day brings opportunities to make a meaningful impact. No previous care experience? No problem. If you're kind, compassionate and ready to learn, we'll provide all the training and support you need. About St Elizabeth's Centre St Elizabeth's is a specialist charity supporting children, young people and adults with complex needs, including epilepsy, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Set within a beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, our services include: Children's Homes School, Sixth Form and College Community Hub Supported Living On-site therapy and nursing teams You'll become part of a welcoming, supportive community where your development matters and your work truly makes a difference. About the Care Support Worker role As a Care Support Worker in our Children's Homes, you will support children aged 5-19 with epilepsy and complex medical and developmental needs. Every child is unique and every day is different. One day you might be helping with swimming sessions or baking activities, the next you could be supporting a child to attend school, enjoy a fun day out or achieve an important personal goal. This role is ideal for anyone considering a future career in: Healthcare or Education Nursing Teaching Social Work
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