Hays Specialist Recruitment
About the Role:
Support children aged 6-18 with emotional behavioural disorders and complex needs in Cardiff. This role is focused on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, building relationships, and fostering inclusivity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support children aged 6-18 with emotional behavioural disorder and/or complex needs.
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
- Ensure an inclusive and fair environment.
- Deal with challenging behaviour.
- Adhere to personal care plans.
- Adhere to health and safety practices.
- Build rapport and empower children.
- Build relationships with families.
- Maintain accurate records (GDPR compliant).
- Provide child-centred care for children with complex needs.
- Perform elements of personal care, if required.
Skills and Expertise:
- 1 year experience in children’s social care.
- Child-centred approach to care.
- Positive attitude to care.
- Full UK driving licence.
- NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care (desirable).
- Understanding of children’s human rights and safeguarding.
- Experience in multi-agency environments (desirable).
- Self-motivation and determination.
- Enhanced DBS check (Update Service DBS’ desirable).
Job Facilities/Benefits:
- Expert recruiting consultant.
- 37 hours per week.
- 30% enhancement on hourly rate after 8pm on weekdays.
- 50% enhancement on hourly rate on weekends.
- Sleep in allowance.
- Career progression.
- Free enhanced DBS check.
Why Join Us:
Work for an authority that is open and honest about the difficulties people face, and champions fairness and togetherness. You will be part of a team offering the best service to those in need. This role offers expert care and attention to vulnerable children and young people.