Children &Young Adults Support Worker

LeviCare Limited; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Derby is looking for Children and Young Adults Support Workers to aid young individuals aged 5-18 with various needs, including learning disabilities and challenging behaviours. The ideal candidates will have experience in supportive roles and possess essential qualifications in childcare. Offering competitive pay of £12.21 per hour and flexible working hours, this role provides great opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive pay at £12.21 per hour

Flexible working patterns

Opportunities for training and career progression

Supportive management and a positive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with learning disabilities is essential.
• Experience supporting young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD is required.
• Training in safeguarding children and medication awareness is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with daily living and personal development.
• Assist with emotional regulation and behaviour management.
• Contribute to a stable and therapeutic environment.

Skills

Experience with young people with learning disabilities

Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Experience with ADHD

Experience with complex healthcare needs

Experience with challenging behaviour

Understanding of therapeutic approaches

Strong communication skills

Education

Level 2 or 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Children and Young Adults Support Workers

Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour
Location: Derby
Service Type: Residential Services (Ages 5-18)
Hours: Days and Waking Nights Available

About the Role

We are recruiting dedicated Children and Young Adult Support Workers to join our team across 10 residential services. Each home supports young people aged 5-18 with learning difficulties, complex needs, and challenging behaviours. Homes vary between 4-12 beds (most with 6 beds), providing a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment.

In this role, you will support children and young people with daily living, emotional regulation, communication, behaviour management, and personal development. You will work within a therapeutic framework and contribute to creating a stable and positive environment.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Experience working with young people with learning disabilities
• Experience working with young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Experience working with young people with ADHD
• Experience working with young people with complex healthcare needs
• Experience working with young people with challenging behaviour
• Understanding of therapeutic approaches
• Strong communication skills, including non-verbal communication (Makaton or PECS)

Required Training & Qualifications

• Mandatory Training or Care Certificate (including practical Moving & Handling)
• Oliver McGowan Training
• Safeguarding Children
• Medication Awareness
• Level 2 or 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification)

What We Offer

• Competitive pay at £12.21 per hour
• Flexible working patterns (Days or Waking Nights)
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Supportive management and a positive team environment