Children's Support Worker

Senad Group; Dolgellau; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care organization in Dolgellau is seeking a Support Worker for Aran Hall School. This full-time role involves mentoring young people and providing care in a residential setting. Benefits include a competitive salary, paid training, and a pension scheme. Relevant qualifications are supported with a £1,500 joining bonus. Excellent communication and a passion for youth work are essential. Shifts consist of 2 days on and 4 days off.

Benefits

14 days holiday

Good pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Paid training

Weekend bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial but not essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality of opportunity.
• All employees must obtain an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Responsibilities

• Be a role model and mentor for young people.
• Provide care within home and classroom environments.
• Support planning and delivery of activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Passion for working with young people

Job description

Overview

Support Worker — Aran Hall School, Rhydymain, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2AR

Salary: £23,985.00 - £24,570.00 per year (weekend bonus included) dependent on experience and qualifications. Full-time role with a 2 days on, 4 days off rota plus an additional 12 hours in each 6-week period (and repeat). Each shift is 14 hours (8am – 10pm). A bonus payment of £1,500 will be payable to new care staff (Support Worker grade only) who join with a relevant qualification (terms & conditions apply).

14 days holiday, good pension scheme, employee assistance programme, and paid training.

We would like support workers to join our ever growing team here at Aran Hall School. We provide 52 week residential care with education to children and young people with a range of learning disabilities and associated challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Be a role model and mentor for young people and play a key part in supporting them.
• Provide care within the home and classroom environments, including teaching life skills such as cooking and cleaning, and offering academic support.
• Attend regular training sessions to ensure up-to-date knowledge to deliver high-quality care.
• Support the planning and delivery of activities to suit the interests of the young people (e.g., gaming, local walks, football).
• Be proactive and forward-plan to ensure a wide range of hobbies and activities are accessible to the young people.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young people and excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial but not essential, as training and support are provided.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality of opportunity.
• All employees are required to obtain an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and follow safeguarding policy and practice.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Salary range and weekend bonus as stated above.
• Full-time rota with additional hours and shift structure described.
• 14 days holiday, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, and paid training.
• Opportunity to work in a 52-week residential care with educational support for children and young people.

How to discuss this opportunity

To discuss these opportunities further please contact Christine at Aran Hall School on 01341 450641 or by email to [e-mail].

The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, care and education. We are committed to safeguarding those in our care; all employees are required to obtain an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and follow safeguarding policy and practice.