Female Support worker - children and young people

Keys Group; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Pulborough is looking for a Support Worker to assist vulnerable young people with emotional and behavioral difficulties. This rewarding role involves creating a safe environment, providing encouragement, and building supportive relationships. Candidates must have empathy and patience to deal with challenging situations effectively. The position offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, including funded qualifications, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Career progression

Competitive salary

Enhanced pay scales

Family support

Paid training

Annual leave

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for vulnerable individuals, especially children.
• Ability to cope with challenging behaviors and emotional distress.
• Willingness to support personal development and independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and encouragement to vulnerable young people.
• Create a safe and loving environment for residents.
• Facilitate therapeutic practices and promote healthy attachments.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Crisis management

Job description

Overview

Salary From £27,581 per annum (£13.60 per hour) plus additional £3k - £6k per annum for sleep-ins. Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week, rolling shift pattern, 2 on 4 off.

Role

We are looking for a support worker to become part of our loving family home, caring for our vulnerable young people who have emotional and behavioural difficulties. You would be the person to give encouragement and praise when needed, to be patient and understanding during times of crisis and to inspire them to grow and develop. We want to create a safe haven where every child's potential shines bright; you\'ll be the beacon of hope, providing unwavering support to our young champions. The role can be emotionally challenging and you may encounter difficult situations, but you could be the person to change a child\'s life for the better.

About the home

Willow House is a 5-bedded residential children’s home in a rural area within the South Downs. We work with females aged 12-18 who have experienced acute childhood experiences which have led to behaviours including high risk of exploitation, missing from home, mental health, self-harm, non-school attendance, substance misuse and diagnoses of EBD, ADHD, FASD, OCD, ODD, ASD and PDA.

We work therapeutically with our young people using a PACE approach to build self-esteem and worth, identify appropriate educational provisions, give opportunities to have aspiration and support positive family relationships. We also work with the young people to build healthy attachment; support their understanding of the passage to care and promotion of independence as they move into adulthood. Willow House currently has an outstanding Ofsted rating.

What we offer

• Career progression: clear paths to advance, including opportunities to become a Registered Manager.
• Competitive salary: Real Living Wage as a minimum.
• Enhanced pay scales: recognise qualifications and experience with higher pay rates.
• Family support: enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Rewarding job – full of variety and enjoyment. No two days are the same.
• Supportive management: regular supervision and appraisals.
• Regular team meetings: contribute your ideas towards progression of the service.
• Funded qualifications: we fund and support you to obtain QCFs.
• Paid training: paid to enrol in sector-leading training.
• Full induction program: comprehensive introductory training.
• Amazing discount schemes: access to Circle App & Blue Light Card.
• NEST pension scheme.
• Wellbeing support, advice and guidance – Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff referral scheme: refer a friend and receive a £500 referral bonus.
• Circle App – internal communications.
• Annual leave: 28 days including Bank Holidays.
• Free enhanced DBS check.
• Real progression opportunities.