Child and Adult Respite Support Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 29 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Bristol, Bristol |
| Cwmni: | senploy |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 201812 |
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Children and Adult Respite Support Worker
Location:
Bristol and Surrounding Areas
Purpose of the Role
To provide safe, nurturing, and person-centred respite care for children, young people and adults, supporting their wellbeing, development, and independence while giving families and carers short-term relief.
Key Responsibilities
Care & Support
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Provide high-quality care and supervision in line with individual care and support plans
Provide high-quality care and supervision in line with individual care and support plans
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Support children and adults with personal care (if required), daily routines, and emotional needs
Support children and adults with personal care (if required), daily routines, and emotional needs
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Promote independence, choice, and dignity appropriate to age and ability
Promote independence, choice, and dignity appropriate to age and ability
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Create a safe, fun, and inclusive environment
Create a safe, fun, and inclusive environment
Play, Learning & Development
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Plan and support age-appropriate play, leisure, and learning activities
Plan and support age-appropriate play, leisure, and learning activities
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Encourage social interaction, communication, and positive behaviour
Encourage social interaction, communication, and positive behaviour
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Support children and adult with additional needs (including and not limited to ASD, ADHD, ARFID and downsydrome)
Support children and adult with additional needs (including and not limited to ASD, ADHD, ARFID and downsydrome)
Health & Wellbeing
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Support health needs, including medication administration (where trained)
Support health needs, including medication administration (where trained)
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Monitor wellbeing and report changes promptly
Monitor wellbeing and report changes promptly
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Follow infection prevention and health & safety procedures
Follow infection prevention and health & safety procedures
Safeguarding & Child Protection
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Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults at all times
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults at all times
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Recognise and report safeguarding concerns in line with policies and legislation
Recognise and report safeguarding concerns in line with policies and legislation
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Maintain professional boundaries and appropriate behaviour
Maintain professional boundaries and appropriate behaviour
Communication & Record Keeping
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Communicate effectively with children, families, carers, and professionals
Communicate effectively with children, families, carers, and professionals
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Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records
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Respect confidentiality and data protection requirements
Respect confidentiality and data protection requirements
Professional Practice
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Work in line with organisational values, policies, and procedures
Work in line with organisational values, policies, and procedures
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Attend training, supervision, and team meetings
Attend training, supervision, and team meetings
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Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion
Person Specification
Essential
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Genuine passion for working with children and adults
Genuine passion for working with children and adults
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Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
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Ability to build positive, trusting relationships
Ability to build positive, trusting relationships
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Good communication and teamwork skills
Good communication and teamwork skills
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Right to work in the UK
Right to work in the UK
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Holds a Vaild UK driving license and access to their own vehicle
Holds a Vaild UK driving license and access to their own vehicle
Desirable
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Experience working with children or adults, particularly those with SEND
Experience working with children or adults, particularly those with SEND
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Knowledge of autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, or challenging behaviour
Knowledge of autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, or challenging behaviour
-
First Aid, medication, or positive behaviour support training
First Aid, medication, or positive behaviour support training
-
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and school holidays
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and school holidays
Working Conditions
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Shift-based role, including evenings, weekends, and school holidays
Shift-based role, including evenings, weekends, and school holidays
-
Work may be based in a community setting, group setting or family home
Work may be based in a community setting, group setting or family home
-
Subject to enhanced DBS check, references, and safeguarding checks
Subject to enhanced DBS check, references, and safeguarding checks
Location:
Bristol and Surrounding Areas
Purpose of the Role
To provide safe, nurturing, and person-centred respite care for children, young people and adults, supporting their wellbeing, development, and independence while giving families and carers short-term relief.
Key Responsibilities
Care & Support
-
Provide high-quality care and supervision in line with individual care and support plans
Provide high-quality care and supervision in line with individual care and support plans
-
Support children and adults with personal care (if required), daily routines, and emotional needs
Support children and adults with personal care (if required), daily routines, and emotional needs
-
Promote independence, choice, and dignity appropriate to age and ability
Promote independence, choice, and dignity appropriate to age and ability
-
Create a safe, fun, and inclusive environment
Create a safe, fun, and inclusive environment
Play, Learning & Development
-
Plan and support age-appropriate play, leisure, and learning activities
Plan and support age-appropriate play, leisure, and learning activities
-
Encourage social interaction, communication, and positive behaviour
Encourage social interaction, communication, and positive behaviour
-
Support children and adult with additional needs (including and not limited to ASD, ADHD, ARFID and downsydrome)
Support children and adult with additional needs (including and not limited to ASD, ADHD, ARFID and downsydrome)
Health & Wellbeing
-
Support health needs, including medication administration (where trained)
Support health needs, including medication administration (where trained)
-
Monitor wellbeing and report changes promptly
Monitor wellbeing and report changes promptly
-
Follow infection prevention and health & safety procedures
Follow infection prevention and health & safety procedures
Safeguarding & Child Protection
-
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults at all times
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults at all times
-
Recognise and report safeguarding concerns in line with policies and legislation
Recognise and report safeguarding concerns in line with policies and legislation
-
Maintain professional boundaries and appropriate behaviour
Maintain professional boundaries and appropriate behaviour
Communication & Record Keeping
-
Communicate effectively with children, families, carers, and professionals
Communicate effectively with children, families, carers, and professionals
-
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records
-
Respect confidentiality and data protection requirements
Respect confidentiality and data protection requirements
Professional Practice
-
Work in line with organisational values, policies, and procedures
Work in line with organisational values, policies, and procedures
-
Attend training, supervision, and team meetings
Attend training, supervision, and team meetings
-
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion
Person Specification
Essential
-
Genuine passion for working with children and adults
Genuine passion for working with children and adults
-
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
-
Ability to build positive, trusting relationships
Ability to build positive, trusting relationships
-
Good communication and teamwork skills
Good communication and teamwork skills
-
Right to work in the UK
Right to work in the UK
-
Holds a Vaild UK driving license and access to their own vehicle
Holds a Vaild UK driving license and access to their own vehicle
Desirable
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Experience working with children or adults, particularly those with SEND
Experience working with children or adults, particularly those with SEND
-
Knowledge of autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, or challenging behaviour
Knowledge of autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, or challenging behaviour
-
First Aid, medication, or positive behaviour support training
First Aid, medication, or positive behaviour support training
-
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and school holidays
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and school holidays
Working Conditions
-
Shift-based role, including evenings, weekends, and school holidays
Shift-based role, including evenings, weekends, and school holidays
-
Work may be based in a community setting, group setting or family home
Work may be based in a community setting, group setting or family home
-
Subject to enhanced DBS check, references, and safeguarding checks
Subject to enhanced DBS check, references, and safeguarding checks