Preston
Support Worker
Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Fullwood, Preston, PR2
Pay rate: GBP 25,620 : GBP 29,328 per annum
Job Type: Full:time, permanent
Shift and schedule: 2 on/4 off rolling shift pattern, including sleep:ins
Priority Recruitment are excited to present this brand:new opportunity for a Children's Residential Support Worker in Preston.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our team looking after a group of young people aged 8:18 who have behavioural and emotional issues.
We are searching for an experienced Support Worker who shares our belief that disability is not a barrier and doesn't have to stop anyone from living their best life and enjoying new and varied experiences. Please note that a full UK driving license is required for this role.
Salary and Benefits:
: Competitive salary: between GBP 25,620 and GBP 29,328.80 per annum, depending on experience.
: DBS fees reimbursed.
: Casual dress.
: On:site parking.
: Company pension.
: The ability to make a significant difference in other people's life.
: Refer a friend scheme : you can earn up to GBP 500 per referral
Client and Role:
: Our client has a brand new children's residential home with residents aged 8:18 who have behavioural and emotional issues.
: The aim of the home is to help the residents develop and maintain the necessary social and living skills to enjoy a fulfilling life whilst ensuring their physical and emotional care needs are also met.
: The role includes planning and participating in leisure and social activities, supporting personal care and school routines, preparation of meals, setting boundaries and completing daily records and relevant documentation.
: Working closely with social workers, healthcare professionals and education teams.
: The shift pattern is 2 days on, including sleep:ins, and 4 days of. For example: starting at the home at 10 am on a Monday morning and finishing at 10 am on Wednesday morning, including 2 sleep:ins; you will then have 4 days off.
Successful Applicant:
: Must have at least 6 months of previous experience in healthcare.
: Full UK driving license is required, the role will involve using the company car during shift.
: Ideally, previous experience in a residential care setting.
: Hold, be working towards, or willing to complete an NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner or hold another relevant NVQ.
This is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in these special young people's lives.
Apply now for more details, we'd love to hear from you
*Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only, where this is indicated this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.