Children's Respite Support Worker

Blackwood & Surrounding Areas

£16.00 per hour + £60 Sleep-In Rate
Weekly Pay Flexible Shifts Immediate Starts Available

At Blue Heart Care Group, our mission is simple: to help children remain safely with their families wherever possible.

Overview:

• Title:Children Respite Support Worker
• Pay:£16 per hour (+ £60 Sleep-In Rate)
• Location:Blackwood & Surrounding Areas
• Type of Employment:Full time, Part time & Flexible working
• Shifts:We can offer a range of shifts including: 2 long days + 2 sleep-ins 4 days off, as well as shorter domiciliary style respite shifts within young people's own home.
• Immediate starts available

We provide community-based respite and outreach support to children and young people, helping to prevent family breakdown and reduce the need for children to enter the care system.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting children and young people within their family homes and communities
• Assisting with school runs, routines and appointments
• Supporting attendance at activities, clubs and social events
• Providing respite support during evenings, weekends and school holidays
• Supporting children on day trips, short breaks and holidays
• Building positive relationships with children, families and professionals
• Promoting independence, confidence and wellbeing

What We Offer

• £16.00 per hour
• £60 Sleep-In Rate
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Mileage
• Flexible Working Patterns
• Additional Overtime Opportunities
• Free Specialist Training
• Real Referral Bonus Scheme
• Employee Rewards Programme
• Supportive Management Team
• Guaranteed Hours Available For Suitable Candidates
• Clear Career Progression Opportunities

Career Development

We invest heavily in our staff and will enrol all employees onto a fully funded Children, Young People and Families qualification pathway, including Level 3, Level 4 or Level 5 QCF qualifications depending on experience and career aspirations.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children and young people
• Experience within residential childcare, family support, education, youth work or SEN settings
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
• Caring, compassionate and reliable
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Right to work in the UK

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference to children and families while building a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.