Part Time Support Worker - Children and Young Adults

TN United Kingdom; Royston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join their team in Royston. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young adults with severe communication difficulties. With comprehensive training and support, you will empower these individuals to grow and develop while working in a nurturing environment. Enjoy a range of benefits including a funded Level 3 qualification, health cashback plans, and a welcoming team atmosphere. If you are passionate about making a positive impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full training and continued support

Opportunity to study Level 3 diploma

Welcome bonus

DBS paid for

Life assurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Health cashback plan

Car lease scheme

Bike to work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• No experience necessary, full training provided.
• Must complete 2 weeks full-time induction before part-time shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of care during daily activities.
• Assist with therapy sessions and build relationships.
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Exceptional communication skills

Resilience

Creativity in meeting needs

Education

Level 3 diploma in Residential Child Care

Job description

Part Time Support Worker - Children and Young Adults, Royston

Client: The Aurora Group

Location: Royston, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 3693c6a35660

Job Views: 12

Posted: 29.04.2025

Expiry Date: 13.06.2025

Job Description

Overview and Responsibilities

Job Title: Support Worker – Meldreth Manor

Location: Meldreth, Nr. Royston - Cambridgeshire / Hertfordshire

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time, minimum hours per week

Hours: We have a variety of shifts that could work for you

Salary: £. to £. per hour (linked to competency and qualifications) PLUS £0 Welcome Bonus*

No experience necessary, full training given and fully funded study for Level 3 qualification.

About Meldreth Manor

We are currently looking for a number of Support Workers in Meldreth, Nr. Royston (South Cambridgeshire / North Hertfordshire border), where our Aurora Meldreth Manor children’s home and school provides education, care, and therapeutic support for children and young people aged 9- years with severe and profound communication difficulties associated with conditions such as cerebral palsy, autism, brain injury, and degenerative disorders.

Key Duties

1. Providing exceptional high levels of care during all daily activities such as washing, dressing, socialising, learning, washing/personal care.
2. Assisting with therapy sessions such as hydrotherapy and rebound therapy.
3. Communicating effectively and building strong relationships that will empower the children and young adults to grow and develop.
4. Ensuring that the environment is safe, supportive, and enjoyable.
5. Helping develop their learning and social skills wherever possible.

Duties will vary, and you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required. Please see the link below for our full job description:

Skills and Qualifications

Although no experience is required, we are looking for candidates to demonstrate:

1. Willingness to learn and to go the extra mile.
2. Ability to guide and encourage supportive independence when possible.
3. Exceptional communication skills and patience.
4. Resilient with a robust and positive nature.
5. Ability to be creative in meeting the needs of the young adults or children’s needs.
6. Must be able to complete 2 weeks full-time induction (Monday to Friday) before starting part-time shifts.

Benefits and Additional Information

1. Full training and continued support.
2. Opportunity to study the Level 3 diploma in Residential Child Care, funded by us!
3. Welcome bonus payable in 2 parts — % following successful completion of probation and % after one year of service.
4. DBS paid for by us.
5. Life assurance.
6. Enhanced pension scheme.
7. Health cashback plan.
8. Car lease scheme.
9. Bike to work scheme.
10. Perk box.
11. Free parking.

You will have a chance to work with a supportive team whose common goal is to empower and support wherever is required. Our Meldreth Manor site is empowering, caring, and truly transformative to our pupils and residents.

You can apply online by completing our application form. For more information, please contact Carl in the Recruitment Team.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the Aurora Group is permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless protected under DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.

Please note that shortlisted candidates might be subject to an online search.