Childrens Support Worker / Clacton / GBP15 ph - GBP16 ph
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Children’s Support Worker
Job Type: Temporary / Ongoing Opportunities
Pay Rate: From GBP15.00 per hour (depending on experience)
We are seeking skilled & flexible support workers in the South of England. We are a key supplier to local authorities in and around London delivering high quality care through our team of dedicated and passionate support staff.
Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day support for children in care, ensuring their safety, emotional well-being, and personal development.
Promote positive behaviours, healthy relationships, and stability.
Work closely with other professionals to implement care plans and support the child’s needs.
Complete accurate daily records, incident reports, and handovers.
Identifying and reporting any safeguarding concerns.
Requirements
Minimum of 1 years experience working in the health and social care sector in the UK.
Previous experience working with children and young people.
Ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
Excellent English-speaking skills, both written and verbal.
Flexibility in working hours and location.
Able to work in different settings both regulated and non-regulated.
Must be able to drive or willing to travel to work.
What were looking for
A caring, professional, and non-judgemental attitude
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure
Good attention to detail when writing notes and reports
Drivers are preferred, but a willingness to travel to new locations is essential.
Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (preferred)
A valid DBS (we can help you apply)
What We Offer
Pay rates starting from GBP15.00 per hour.
Ongoing temporary work with consistent hours available.
Opportunity to work across varied settings.
A rewarding career where every day is different.
Apply now and start your journey with us today!
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5 recommandations générées par notre IA pour maximiser vos chances.
⭐ Lead your Personal Statement with direct experience supporting children in care, as the advert explicitly requires previous experience working with children and young people.
📊 Quantify your care experience: e.g. 'Supported 8 looked-after children across 3 residential settings, completing daily logs and incident reports for 12 months'.
🛡️ Explicitly mention your DBS status (enhanced preferred) and any safeguarding training (e.g. Level 1/2 Safeguarding Children) as the advert flags safeguarding as a core duty.
📋 Highlight your Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification prominently if you hold it — the advert lists it as preferred and it will differentiate you from other applicants at this pay band.
🚗 State your driving licence and access to a vehicle clearly in your CV header or profile, as drivers are explicitly preferred and travel flexibility is listed as essential.
Bullets CV suggérés
3 bullets générés par notre IA pour cette offre, alignés sur ses mots-clés ATS.
Ajoutez ces 3 bullets sous votre expérience la plus récente :
- •Delivered daily keyworker support to 6 looked-after children aged 8-16 in a regulated residential setting, maintaining 100% completion of daily logs, handovers, and incident reports across a 14-month placement.
- •Identified and escalated 3 safeguarding concerns within a 6-month period, following local authority procedures and contributing to updated care plans in collaboration with social workers and school staff.
- •Implemented positive behaviour support strategies for 4 young people with complex needs, contributing to a 30% reduction in recorded behavioural incidents over 3 months as measured by the team's incident log.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Prospero Health & Social Care's Children's Support Worker role stood out to me because of its focus on safeguarding, care plan delivery, and supporting looked-after children across varied settings — areas where I have built hands-on experience over the past two years. The opportunity to work across local authority-commissioned placements in South Essex and London aligns directly with my background.
My background in health and social care includes supporting children and young people in both regulated and non-regulated environments, completing daily records, incident reports, and handovers to a high standard. I hold a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification and an enhanced DBS certificate, and I am experienced in identifying and escalating safeguarding concerns in line with local authority procedures.
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Wahrscheinliche Interviewfragen
10 questions générées à partir de cette offre.
Technische
- ›How do you complete a daily record or handover note to ensure continuity of care for a child?
- ›Walk me through how you would identify and escalate a safeguarding concern.
- ›How do you implement a child's care plan in practice during a shift?
- ›What steps do you take when writing an incident report following a challenging behaviour episode?
- ›How do you adapt your support approach when moving between regulated and non-regulated settings?
Verhaltensbezogene
- ›Tell me about a time you supported a child who was displaying challenging behaviour — how did you manage the situation?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to remain calm under significant emotional pressure while supporting a young person.
- ›Give an example of when you identified a safeguarding concern and explain the steps you took.
- ›Tell me about a time you worked closely with other professionals to deliver a care plan — what was your contribution?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to be flexible about your working location or hours at short notice.
Exemples de réponses STAR
Réponses modèles avec la méthode Situation-Tâche-Action-Résultat. À adapter à votre vécu.
Tell me about a time you supported a child who was displaying challenging behaviour — how did you manage the situation?
Give an example of when you identified a safeguarding concern and explain the steps you took.
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