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Do you live in London?
• Do you have a passion for taking care and supporting vulnerable children?
• Do you have a minimum of 6 months experience within the care sector supported by a QCF / NVQ Level 3 Children & Young People’s qualification?
• Are you looking for control over your own work schedule?
• Are you looking for weekly pay?
If you’re screaming “YES!” at your screen, then we are looking for you!
About the Service
Elwood Healthcare are looking to recruit dedicated individuals to support vulnerable children and young adults. As part of the care and support team you will assist in maintaining a safe and enabling environment that provides positive experiences to children living with complex needs, physical disabilities and learning disabilities (LD). Children could present emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and some elements of this role require personal care.
Successful applicants will be:
* Supporting, mentoring and educating our children with day to day activities to develop their emotional and social needs
* Developing personal and practical skills to enhance independent living
* Positive engagement to encourage our children and young people in their development
* Reporting and recording key aspects of care and developing your professional skills as part of on-going development plan.
* Managing complex and behaviours that may challenge
* Support and engagement with a range of activities
You’ll also benefit from:
· Paid Annual Leave
· Statutory Sick Leave After Qualifying Period
· Pension Contributions
· FREE Training and Development
· Monthly Recognition Awards
Typical Shift Schedules / Patterns*:
We have flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle, giving you full control of when you would like to work. Candidates can expect to work a mixture of earlies, lates, long days and waking nights.
• 8am – 2pm
• 7.30am – 3pm
• 1pm – 9.30pm
• 2.30pm – 9.30pm
• 4pm – 9.30pm
• 4pm – 8pm
• 9.30pm – 8am
• 8 Hour Shift
• 10 Hour Shift
• 12 Hour Shift
• Day Shift
• Night Shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend Availability
Salary: £11.44-£12.00 per hour
This Role is Perfect For:
• Students
• Second Wage Earners
• Those Managing Benefits
• Those Simply In-Between Roles
• Retirement Income
• Bank or Permanent Roles
• Holiday Top Ups
• Those Waiting to Begin a Career
• Those In Training Currently
• Those Simply Wanting to Give Back
Essential Experience:
• Care & Support Work: 6 Months*
QCF/NVQ Level 3 Children & Young People
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract, Temp to perm