Direct Support Professional - Wareham, MA!

Latham Centers, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization located in the United Kingdom is seeking dedicated individuals to provide compassionate care and support to children with disabilities. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and the ability to safely manage children in crisis. This position offers competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off, and opportunities for training and career advancement. If you're passionate about making a difference, this could be the role for you.

Benefits

Medical plans with 87% coverage

Dental and vision insurance options

Paid training and tuition reimbursement

Competitive pay with weekend differential

Retirement program with employer match

Childcare reimbursement after 120 days of employment

Qualifications

• Ability to handle children in crisis safely and compassionately.

Skills

Compassionate care

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join Our Team — Earn a Sign-On Bonus Up to $1,000!

Eligible Positions: Direct Support Professional (DSP) | Teacher Support Specialist | Behavior Specialist

Apply and Be Hired by January 30 - Don't Miss Out!

Why Join Us?

Make a Difference!

At Latham, we are dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to individuals with complex disabilities. Joining us gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

Latham Centers offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical plans with 87% coverage for individuals and 65% for families, dental and vision insurance options, and more.

Competitive Pay/Paid Time Off

Latham offers competitive pay with a $3 per hour weekend differential. Full‑time employees accrue 5 weeks of Earned Time Away in the first year. The differential applies to all weekend shifts.

Housing

Latham may provide temporary individual housing based on availability.

Retirement Program

Up to a 5% employer match on the 403(b) retirement plan, available at the start of employment.

Childcare reimbursement after 120 days of employment.

Paid Training and Tuition Reimbursement

Training opportunities to advance skills. Tuition reimbursement available after 1 year.

Locations across Cape Cod and southeastern MA

Employee Benefits Summary

Benefits are available to full‑time or part‑time employees working 20 hours or more per week. Eligibility generally starts on the first day of the third month of employment or at open enrollment in July. Benefits are reviewed periodically and subject to change.

Earned Time Away accrues at five weeks a year and can be used for personal time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays. After one year, it increases to six weeks, after three years to seven weeks, and after ten years to eight weeks. Time is prorated for part‑time employees.

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Accrues at one week a year and may be used starting day one of an accident or inpatient hospitalization, or day six of an illness. Time is prorated for part‑time employees.

Accidental death and dismemberment coverage: $10,000 at no cost, plus a matching amount. Beneficiaries must complete a form.

Disability benefits: up to 60% of basic monthly earnings after three months of disability.

Health insurance: three plans through Health Plans, Inc. using the Harvard Pilgrim network.

Life insurance: up to $100,000 of coverage without medical questions.

Dependent care: reimbursement up to $3,000 per employee/family, prorated.

Dependent care assistance: pre‑tax payroll deduction for out‑of‑pocket medical and/or dependent care expenses.

403(b) voluntary plan with up to 5% match, 100% vesting day one.

Other benefits: 1‑year eligibility for up to $1,000 per fiscal year.

Dental and vision coverage as part of the group plan.

Short‑term disability up to 13 weeks.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; ability to handle children in crisis safely, with compassion.

Contact Information

Please include your full name, phone number, and email address so we can get in contact with you.

For more information, email HR Hiring Specialist Elaine Perkins at [e-mail].