Children's Support Worker

Bladon House School; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential school for young people with special needs in Burton upon Trent is seeking a Support Worker. The role involves providing guidance, teaching life skills, and safeguarding. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Diploma and experience with learning disabilities. Join us to make a positive impact every day. Competitive benefits and a £1500 welcome bonus offered.

Benefits

Discount Scheme

Wellness Programme

Good internal progression opportunities

£1500 welcome bonus for qualified staff

Refer a friend bonus

Free meals while on shift

Paid DBS and training hours

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience with learning disabilities and/or challenging behaviour is desirable.
• Ability to provide personal care and administer medication.
• Willingness to undergo training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide help and guidance to young people in residential areas and the community.
• Be responsible for safeguarding residents and supporting their independence.
• Organise and attend day trips and health care appointments.

Skills

Trustworthiness

Resilience

Understanding of young people’s needs

Ability to create engaging environments

Education

Level 3 Diploma in relevant field

Job description

As a Support Worker you will provide help and guidance to the young people within the residential areas, school and out in the community. This can mean teaching life skills, organising and attending day trips and health care appointments, delivering personal care and administering medication.

You will be responsible for safeguarding the residents, and supporting them to achieve maximum levels of independence, have fun, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

We are seeking trustworthy, resilient social care professionals who are understanding of the young people’s needs and can create a fun and engaging environment for them to grow and thrive. Previous experience of learning disabilities and/or challenging behaviour is desirable, as well as a relevant Level 3 Diploma, although we will provide full training for the right candidate, who can demonstrate a sound value base and a deep desire to be a positive influence in the young people’s lives.

Bladon House School is a residential setting that specialises in supporting young people ages 5‑19 with autism, speech and language disorders, moderate to severe learning difficulties and associated behavioural difficulties. Our aim is to enable them to build self‑esteem, become an active part of the community, and achieve their best outcomes. We provide access to a wide range of facilities, including an onsite farm and adventurous activities such as rock climbing. Come join us and truly make a difference every day that you come to work!, The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care. Bladon House School, Newton Solney, Burton on Trent, DE15 0TA

What will we offer you?

• Discount Scheme
• Wellness Programme
• Good internal progression opportunities
• £1500 welcome bonus for qualified staff
• Refer a friend bonus
• Free meals while on shift
• Paid DBS and training hours
• Free onsite parking