Title: Experienced Night Support Workers Needed - Making a Difference in the Lives of Children and Young People with Learning Disabilities
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Hours: 12-hour shifts
Languages: English & Arabic
Salary: £12.50 per hour, dependent on experience ; Up to £31,200 a year
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? Do you want to be part of a team that enables them to understand their past, embrace the present, and look forward to a brighter future? Do you have experience working with young people with Learning Disabilities?
We require experienced Support Workers to join our dedicated team.
At our children's home in Stevenage, we provide exceptional care and support to children and young people between the ages of 11 and 17 who are in need of guidance and assistance. We are seeking motivated and energetic individuals who are committed to helping these children and young people reach their full potential.
The home focuses on Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Difficulties (LD), and we are looking for compassionate Residential Support Workers who can foster a supportive environment for our residents.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide effective support to children and young people in their residences and during excursions
* Demonstrate a proven ability to care for and build meaningful relationships with children and young people
* Work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure the overall well-being of the residents
Requirements:
* Previous experience supporting children and young people in various settings
* Previous experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities
* Ability to effectively communicate and engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds
* Committed and reliable, with a genuine passion for supporting children and young people
Benefits:
* A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend' scheme
* We offer routes for progression and the opportunity to undergo a qualification once employed. All training is funded by the company
* Pension Scheme
* Therapeutic Training
* Casual dress code
To apply for this position, please submit your application online. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussions.
Please note that we may close the vacancy early if we receive a substantial number of suitable applications.
This post is subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
Application question(s):
* How many years experience do you have working in health and social care work?
* Have you worked in the UK for a minimum of 3 years?
Experience:
* Residential Childcare setting: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Level 3 Diploma or equivalent in childcare/Young People (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person