Residential Support Worker
Location: PRESTON/BLACKBURN/RIBCHESTER
Pay: 13.68 - 14.50
Working hours per week: 37.5
Role type: PERMANENT
Shifts: Days and Nights
We do require staff who hold a full UK driving license for this role
We are looking for staff with a range of experience and backgrounds to help create a supportive home environment for Children & Young People moving into our care.
The school provides Education, Care, and Clinical support for children & young people aged 8 to 18 years, who come to us on a full-time, residential basis from across the country, with a range of Autistic Spectrum and associated complex needs.
Our full-time staff work 40 hours a week on a rota basis, covering a mixture of earlies & lates with Sleep Ins.
What You'll Need To Succeed
You should be confident working with adults and children and have a genuine desire to support the team. To be considered for daytime Support Worker roles, you must:
Key skills & Experience:
* Excellent communication skills
* Effective organisational capability
* Up-to-date DBS for Child and Adult
* Great team player
* Flexibility to respond to changing needs
* Resilience
* Positive attitude
* SEN experience (Autism, Challenging behaviour, life skills, personal care)
* Strong behaviour management skills
* Experience with one-to-one and small group work
* Professional manner
* Enthusiasm and friendly approach
* Personal Care skills
What You'll Get In Return
* Supportive leadership from our Principal & Registered Manager
* Fully funded Level 3 - Level 5 diplomas
* Management development programs for career progression
* On-shift meals provided
* Proven management development program
* Employer Pension Scheme & 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Free parking
* High street discount scheme
* Opportunity for overtime and sleep ins
* RAF Scheme
Essential:
* Full UK Driving Licence
What You Need To Do Now
If you're interested, click 'apply now' to submit your CV, or contact us at (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
Application Requirements for Veritas Education:
* Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable)
* CV covering last 10 years of employment, explaining any gaps
* Legal right to work in the UK
* Willingness to attend a registration interview
We work with a variety of schools across a wide area, offering placements at Primary, Secondary, and college levels, as well as support staff roles.
Disclaimer
We are an Equal Opportunities employer. Applications are considered based on merit and suitability, without discrimination on age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
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