Children's Support Worker

Senad Group; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking Residential Support Workers to provide essential support for young individuals at Pegasus School. You will help students achieve their personal goals, ensure their safety, and create positive experiences in and outside the classroom. The ideal candidates are reliable, caring, and willing to undergo comprehensive training. A competitive hourly rate and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

£1500 welcome bonus for qualified staff

Paid training and induction

Employee Assistance Programme

Free meals and drinks while on shift

Company sick pay

Pension

Child care voucher scheme

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete mandatory training, including Level 3 if not held.
• Experience working with complex needs and challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students at Pegasus School.
• Take students on day trips and teach independent living skills.
• Assist students in achieving their personal goals.

Skills

Reliable, calm and caring

Willingness to complete mandatory training

Knowledge of the role and its challenges

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

PEGASUS SCHOOL – NEW VACANCIES

RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKERS

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 £12.40 (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
• Pension
• Child care voucher scheme

Are you ready to begin an exciting new a career where you can make a big difference to young people’s lives?

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:

• Autism
• Moderate to severe learning difficulties
• Speech, language and communication difficulties
• Chellenging 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.

Get in touch today and start your new career, we look forward to introducing you to our colleagues and our inspirational young people.

Essential Criteria

• 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

Desirable Criteria

• Level 3 diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Experience working with complex needs and challenging behaviours

For further information contact our Recruitment Team on 01885 488096 Ext: 12103.

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.