2:1 Children's Support Worker

We are seeking a dedicated 2:1 Children's Support Worker. This is a full-time, temporary position that requires immediate availability, with the possibility for extension beyond the initial 4 weeks.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing personalised, one-on-one care to a child, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and emotional support.
• Assisting with daily routines, including personal care, meal preparation, and educational activities.
• Monitoring and managing challenging behaviours, utilising approved intervention techniques and strategies to de-escalate situations when necessary.
• Promoting the child’s emotional and social development, encouraging positive behaviour and constructive engagement.
• Working collaboratively with a second support worker to ensure the child's needs are met effectively and in line with care plans.
• Documenting daily progress and incidents, maintaining accurate records of the child's activities, behaviours, and overall wellbeing.
• Liaising with other professionals, including social workers, therapists, and educators, to ensure the child's needs are being addressed holistically.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children.
• Ability to work as part of a 2:1 support team, demonstrating teamwork and communication.
• Flexibility to work long hours, including evenings, weekends, and 24-hour shifts as required.
• A caring, patient, and resilient personality, with the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months. On the update service? You could be fast tracked through our recruitment process today.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS if you do not currently hold one.

Working with Archer Resourcing‍

We have been helping professionals find exciting new roles for a number of years, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities.

We operate across the UK, and, with amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

Due the high demand of CV's received we are unable to respond to all applications. However, we may hold your CV on file and contact you for future suitable roles.

We also offer a £250 referral bonus should you know of anyone who may be interested.

‍Must be eligible to work in the U.K