Children's Support Worker

SENAD Group; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Paid training and induction

Employee Assistance Programme

Free meals on shift

Company sick pay

Childcare voucher scheme

Job summary

Pegasus School is a small independent special school caring for twelve residential and about twenty-one day students aged 8 to 19 with severe learning disabilities and autism. You will support pupils, join in day trips and activities, and help develop independent living skills while ensuring their safety.

Applicants should have Level 3 diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and a driving licence, with the willingness to complete mandatory training.

Qualifications

• Reliable, calm and caring.
• Willingness to complete mandatory training, including the Level 3 if not held.
• Experience working with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
• Driving licence and Level 3 diploma or equivalent are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the young people at Pegasus School, working with them to achieve personal goals and positive experiences in and outside of the classroom.
• Take them on day trips, play games, teach independent living skills and ensure their safety.
• Grow familiarity with each young person and collaborate with the team to manage challenging situations and provide exceptional training and support.

Skills

Reliable, calm and caring

Driving licence

Willingness to complete mandatory培训

Experience with complex needs andchall

Education

Level 3 diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

- working on a CONDENSED ROTA, 3 ON 3 OFF ROTA PATTERN – 0715 to 2145 or a 37.5-hour 3 WEEK ROLLING ROTA to include early, late & weekend shifts.

HOURLY RATES FOR BOTH ROTAS START AT £12.95 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

What will we offer you?

• £1500 welcome bonus for qualified staff (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Paid training and induction including cost of DBS
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free meals and drinks while on shift
• Company sick pay after a qualifying period
• Child care voucher scheme

About us

Pegasus School is a small independent special school. Currently we have twelve residential students and twenty one day students aged 8 to 19 years with severe learning disabilities, autism and associated challenging behaviour. Many of our students also have mental health and therapy needs.

Located within easy reach of Swadlincote, Derbyshire and a short distance from Burton on Trent.

Children placed at the school have a range and complexity of needs including

• Moderate to severe learning difficulties
• Speech, language and communication difficulties
• Challenging behaviour

The Role

You will provide support to the young people at Pegasus School, working with them to achieve their personal goals and enjoy positive experiences in and outside of the classroom.

This is a job like no other, you will get to know the young people you are supporting well, taking them on day trips, playing games, teaching independent living skills and ensuring their safety.

You will experience challenging situations, but you will be given exceptional training and have an experienced team to assist and support you.

Key Requirements

• Reliable, calm and caring
• Willingness to complete mandatory training, including the Level 3 if not held
• Knowledge of the role and an understanding of its rewards and challenges
• Driving licence
• Level 3 diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Experience working with complex needs and challenging behaviours

Pegasus School and The SENAD Group is committed to safeguarding those in our care – the successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks that include online searches.

The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care.

Pegasus School, Caldwell Hall, Main Street, Caldwell, Derbyshire DE12 6RS