Support Worker

We are currently in need of support workers who have experience with young children. We have cases across Essex, including Chelmsford, Suffolk, Colchester, Brentwood, Basildon, Southend, Thurrock and Clacton. We also supply to surrounding areas.

Cases include:

. Emergency agency support (Crisis cover)

. DOLS Emergency Day and Night Support for emergency placements

. Interim last minute wrap around support for young people (Crisis Support)

. Bedside support for young people within hospitals/Families Child Protection involvement

– Linked with EDT and Child Protection –

. Support staff for Fostering and adoption breakdowns

. Foster respite (In foster carer’s home or commissioned placement)

The above will hopefully give you more of an idea of the kind of support you would be offering to our service users. Each case is different and you always be notified in advance, provided with hours, rates of pay and care plan from the council before attending any shift.

Shifts on offer can be anything from day-to-day adhoc shifts where we have days and nights available.

1-2 week bookings where there will be sleep in and waking night shifts available

Some bookings can be for 12 weeks or more

Rates of pay: Paid between £12-16 (can be paid via PAYE or umbrella) depending on cases, support ratio etc