Contract: Full-time, Rota-based (including weekends)
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism? On behalf of our client in Penicuik, we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Project Worker to join a small, dedicated residential team.
Working on a rota basis, including weekends, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to provide person-centred support to young people in a nurturing and structured environment.
About the Service:
The residential service supports up to 3 young people in a home-from-home setting. Staff work closely with the young people and their families to help achieve meaningful, individualised outcomes based on carefully developed support plans.
The Role:
As a Project Worker, you will play an active role in day-to-day support, building trusted relationships and helping to create a consistent, structured environment. You will contribute to developing life skills, promoting independence, and responding with empathy and professionalism to behaviours that may challenge.
Key Responsibilities:
Delivering consistent, structured support in line with individual care plans
Maintaining clear and effective communication with young people, their families, and the wider care team
Responding calmly and appropriately to behaviours that challenge, including physical behaviours
Building trusting, professional relationships grounded in empathy, understanding, and respect
About You:
Previous experience working with children or young people in a similar care or support setting is desirable
Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism would be a strong advantage
You are dependable, calm, and thrive in a structured, team-oriented environment
You bring a commitment to providing compassionate, person-centred care and support
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and experienced team that makes a real difference in the lives of the young people they support.
If youre ready to bring your dedication and energy to a role where you can truly have an impact, we would love to hear from you.
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