Job Title: Support Worker
Company: Homecare Gurus Ltd
Location: Various locations
Pay: £ £17.00 per hour
Job Description:
We are thrilled to offer rewarding opportunities within our 10 specialist residential services supporting children and young people with learning difficulties and complex healthcare needs. If you are passionate about making a real impact, we would love to hear from you
AVAILABLE SHIFTS
* Day Shifts
* Waking Nights
* Flexible options to suit your lifestyle.
WHO WE SUPPORT
* Young people with:
* Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
* ADHD
* Learning difficulties
* Complex healthcare needs
* Challenging behaviours
* Communication needs
* Those requiring therapeutic, person-centred approaches
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & TRAINING
We are looking for individuals with:
* Experience working with young people with learning difficulties and complex needs
* Understanding of therapeutic and positive behaviour support approaches
* Mandatory Training or Care Certificate (including practical Moving & Handling)
* Oliver McGowan Training
* Safeguarding Children
* Medication Awareness
* Ability to support non-verbal communication (e.g., Makaton or PECS)
* Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
WHY JOIN US?
* Supportive teams across all locations
* Meaningful, life-changing work
* Opportunities for further training and progression
* A chance to be part of young people's everyday growth and success
READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
Apply now and become part of a passionate, committed team creating safe, nurturing homes for young people across the West Midlands. Please send your cv to
Requirements
* Prior experience as a Support Worker or in a similar healthcare role is preferred.
* Valid UK Driver's License
* Empathy and a genuine desire to help others.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
* Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
* Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.
* Mandatory training certifications in areas such as first aid, health and safety, and safeguarding.
Benefits
* Referral programme