WAKING NIGHTS SUPPORT WORKER ,- Dewsbury
36ph - 3 shifts per week.
At Inspire it is imperative and important that our children enjoy new and varied experiences that encourage them to be the best version of themselves and that any disability is not seen as a barrier but an opportunity for inspirational outside the box thinking.
We hold a belief that no child should be disadvantaged and that all children are part of the community, enjoying all that this offers including celebrations, events and fundraising.
Our teams are fully committed to Inspires' goals, they understand the challenges and rewards of working with our young people and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter.
Excellent opportunity for a Waking Nights Support Worker to join our home in Dewsbury. The home is rated Good in all areas with OFSTED and has an excellent reputation with the local authorities.
The home can accommodate up to 5 Young people, all the Children & Young People we support have a learning disability, Autism, epilepsy and can display some associated behaviours. Many of our children (not all) are non-verbal or have limited communication and will communicate with us through different methods such as picture boards, Smartbox devices and Makaton.
Integrity, it is the foundation of what we do. A nurturing approach to our young people and staff and a passion that will drive your commitment to achieve the very best for our children.
Experience in Residential Childcare Environment (Preferred)
Level 3 Children's and Young People or equivalent (Preferred but not essential)
Driver (company provide a car during working hours)
Able to work unsociable hours (evenings, nights and weekends)
Person Centred, allowing our children to explore & utilise their own strengths
Competitive salary including enhanced qualified rates
~ Dedicated learning and development programmes including fully funded QCF Level 3
~ Face to face therapeutic training
~ Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topic
~ Free DBS check
~ Free parking
~ Free meals on shift (residential homes only)
~*Refer a friend scheme' reward system - earn £1,000 per referral
~ Pension scheme
~ Annual Employee Awards Evening
~ Employee recognition schemes
~ Company vehicle to use when in work
~ CareTech Foundation- Opportunity to apply for family & friend's grants
~ We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Regulated Activity, which will include a check against the barred children's list.