Derby healthcare / nursing

Community Support Worker

Date posted: Friday 16th May
Location: Derbyshire

VP Forensic is currently seeking community support workers to provide support to children with various disabilities within the childs home environment, you will provide respite for the children who are in their families care, providing learning experiences and life skills.

As part of a team you will be responsible to assist the child to develop a personal identity and also for them to develop a positive self image through providing them with choices. You will also be responsible to assist the child to integrate successfully.

Are you:
Open to change and able to quickly adapt
Able to work in a supportive manner with family members
An effective communicater
A good listener
Able to plan and organise
Capable of working on your own initiative

Do you:
Have knowledge and interest in child development
Have a caring nature

Duties will include:
Ensure safety and welfare.
To provide assistance, support,guidance and encouragement as directed by the Case manager
Provide the children opportunities to integrate within the local community
To accompany the client on community activities and act as driver if required
Ensure the children’s emotional, physical and social wellbeing are met
Administer medication if required
Attend meetings

The ideal candidate will hold the NVQ2/3 in Health & Social Care or an equivalent qualification. Driving licence holder preferred.



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Contract type

Additional