Role: Children’s Support Worker (Orchard Court)
Location: Mirfield, WF14 0DQ
Salary: £12.31/hr
Hours: Part-time 30hrs (include alternate weekends)
Hollybank Trust, founded in 1954 has achieved a reputation of attaining very high care standards, working with children, young people and adults who have profound and multiple learning disabilities and complex needs.
Orchard Court is one of our dedicated children’s residential services in Mirfield. It boasts seven accessible, en-suite rooms, all of which are wheelchair adapted and fitted with tracking hoists. It’s a happy home and there’s always lots going on – you’ll usually find cake on offer too!
In addition to the children that reside with us on a permanent basis, the service also offers a respite provision for families. We are looking for some amazing people to join our team in Orchard Court to help us continue to provide high-quality, person-centred care to the children we support.
Please make it clear on your application how many hours you are applying for. Applications that do not include this detail may not be processed.
What we look for from our staff:
1. Confidence – being self-assured, asking for help when you need it and challenging behaviour or practices that you feel are inappropriate or unsafe.
2. Curiosity – being inquisitive and welcoming change, asking questions about the way that we do things and why, and putting yourself forward to try new things.
3. Happiness – being cheerful and positive, bringing your best self to work and sharing your enthusiasm for life with the people we are here to support.
4. Kindness – being caring and compassionate, reaching out to your colleagues if they look like they’re struggling, being an active member of the team and working together to achieve shared goals.
What we offer:
5. A competitive salary and great pension scheme.
6. An employee rewards scheme with retail discounts and more.
7. A comprehensive employee assistance program, including support for mental health, a company sick pay scheme, and a life insurance benefit.
8. A fantastic, open, and supportive working environment.
9. Training & Development opportunities to support your development.
10. A wealth of opportunities to gain experience in a variety of skills.