At Bright Futures, we believe every person with autism or a learning disability deserves the chance to thrive. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our specialist home in Appleton, Warrington, to provide high-quality care and life-enriching opportunities to the people we support.
Job Role
Our registered children's home in Appleton, Warrington is based in a peaceful, rural setting, designed to give the children we support a safe, structured and stimulating environment to thrive.
The children we support at our home in Appleton enjoy a diverse range of activities. Some of their favourites include long walks in the local area or trips to beaches and parks. They enjoy horse riding, meals out at restaurants, swimming and trampoline parks or just spending time in the sensory room. They take part in inhouse activities such as sensory play, including water, sand, light and sound experiences. The children enjoying baking cakes, making pizzas, and arts & crafts activities. As part of their care team, you will support them with all activities and set them up for a successful and fulfilling life.
As a Support Worker,you will be a key part of a young person or adults support team, listening to their wishes, planning meaningful activities, championing their communication goals and keeping meticulous records. You will help to create a warm, stimulating environment whilst working a mix of day shifts and sleeps to meet individual needs.
Youll do more than provide care youll be a mentor, advocate, and source of encouragement, helping the people you support to achieve their own individual outcomes.
Responsibilities
Provide person-centred care and support tailored to individual needs
Build trusting relationships and support emotional and behavioural needs using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
Assist with daily living activities such as personal care, meal preparation, medication, and household tasks
Promote independence and choice, encouraging the people we support to make their own decisions wherever possible
Support with day-to-day activities to ensure the people we support make the most of every opportunity
What were looking for
Level 3 diploma in residential childcare, or be willing to work towards 4
Passionate about person-centred care
Resilient and tenacious
Positive and proactive
Enthusiastic with a willingness to learn
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Experience in care is beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided.
Full UK Driving Licence is advantageous.
Salary & Benefits
Salary up to £32,932.93(based on experience and 1 sleep-in per week)
Skills Based Pay the more skills and qualifications you gain, the greater the reward
Clearly defined career pathways with plenty of opportunities to progress
Healthcare Cashback (dental, optical, physio, wellbeing)
Care Friends Referral rewards up to £2000
Bright Stars scheme & Employee of the Month awards
Free Meals on Shift
Life Assurance Policy 2x salary
Cycle to Work Scheme
Holiday entitlement increasing with each year of service
Experience in care is beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided.
Full UK Driving Licence is advantageous.
Safeguarding Requirement
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Satisfactory references are also required.
Application Process Ready to join Bright Futures?
Our recruitment process is designed to ensure alignment with our values and the behaviours required to be successful in this role. It will include:
Values Based Interview Well explore how your personal values align with the Bright Futures culture
Competency Questions Youll be asked to provide examples of your skills and experience in relation to the key behaviours and competencies of this role.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
To find out more about working at Bright Futures, click here: Bright Futures Employee Value Proposition
The Company
At Bright Futures, we make a real difference in the lives of young people and adults with autism, special educational and complex needs. Through our dedicated and expert team, we deliver outstanding care and education. Our team are here because they are passionate about improving the lives of the individuals we support. Our employees are the key to the exceptional quality of care and education that we provide. Its why we invest in our people, fostering their personal and professional growth to ensure they can excel and develop in their journey with us. We cant promise that it will always be easy, but we can promise here at Bright Futures it will be worthwhile. Youll be making a difference to the lives of the people we support, celebrating their achievements, and providing unwavering support during challenging times. The feedback from our people is that the good days will always outshine; especially with the backing and support of the whole team. No matter your role, everything we do is focused around our unwavering commitment to the people we support. Our aim is that every individual we support thrives and socially develops as active members of their local community.
The Benefits
Meals provided at work
Referral and Reward Schemes
Life Assurance Policy
Simply Health Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Training and Development
Join the team at Bright Futures and awaken your potential whilst improving the lives of the people we support.
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