Location: Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
Salary: £13.00 - £16.00 per hour (Depending on experience)
Sector: Children & Young People (CYP) Services
The Role
Are you a dedicated care professional looking to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people? We are seeking experienced Support Workers to join our specialist residential team in Ammanford.
In this role, you will provide essential day-to-day support for children and young people with physical, sensory, or learning disabilities, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). You will be more than just a caregiver; you will be a mentor, an advocate, and a stable figure in a therapeutic environment.
Key Responsibilities
Care Plan Delivery: Work directly with and deliver to individualised Care Plans, ensuring every child's unique needs are met.
Holistic Support: Support young people with disabilities/ASD in their daily routines, promoting independence and dignity.
Safe Environments: Maintain a strong working knowledge of care regulations and safeguarding practices to ensure a secure environment.
Effective Communication: Build professional relationships and ensure clear communication with residents, families, and external multi-agency partners.
Clinical Support: Assist with medication administration and health-related tasks (following appropriate training).
Requirements (Essential)
Sector Experience: Previous experience within a children's home, social work, nursing home, or assisted living setting.
Specialist Knowledge: Proven experience working with young people with physical, sensory, or learning disabilities, and/or ASD.
Safeguarding: A deep understanding of child development and current safeguarding practices.
Regulatory Awareness: A strong working knowledge of relevant care regulations and standards.
Documentation: Experience in implementing and following Care Plans accurately.
Desirable Attributes
Behavioural Management: Experience in de-escalation, diffusion practices, or Positive Behaviour Management (PBM).
Clinical Skills: Experience in medication administration within a formal care or nursing environment.
Communication: A track record of high-level engagement with families and external healthcare agencies.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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