Relief Children's Support Worker

Bladon House School; Newton Solney CP; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount Scheme

Wellness Programme

Free meals on shift

Paid DBS and training hours

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Bladon House School, a residential setting near Burton on Trent, supports young people aged 5-19 with autism and learning difficulties. This role is on a zero-hours contract, covering holidays and sickness, and requires safeguarding and a flexible, compassionate approach.

Training will be provided for the right candidate, who can demonstrate resilience, reliability and a genuine desire to help young people reach their potential in education and life skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in learning disabilities and/or challenging behaviour is desirable.
• Relevant Level 3 Diploma preferred, though full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard residents and support their independence.
• Teach life skills, organise and attend day trips, and assist with health care appointments.
• Deliver personal care and administer medication as required.
• Provide a positive, engaging environment to help residents grow and learn.
• Support young people to have fun and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

Safeguarding

Flexibility

Resilience

Life skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma

Job description

As a Relief Support Worker you will work on a Zero Hours contract basis as required - to cover Staff holidays/Sickness and to provide help and guidance to the young people within the residential areas, school and out in the community. This can mean, teaching life skills, organising and attending day trips and health care appointments, delivering personal care and administering medication. You will be responsible for safeguarding the residents, and supporting them to achieve maximum levels of independence, have fun, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

We are seeking trustworthy, resilient social care professionals who are understanding of the young people's needs and can create a fun and engaging environment for them to grow and thrive. Previous experience of learning disabilities and/or challenging behaviour is desirable, as well as a relevant Level 3 Diploma, although we will provide full training for the right candidate, who can demonstrate a sound value base and a deep desire to be a positive influence in the young people's lives. As well as the ability to work on a flexible basis.

Description: Bladon House School is located close to the town of Burton on Trent and the village of Newton Solney. There is a bus route to the school., Bladon House School is a residential setting that specialises in supporting young people ages 5 - 19 with autism, speech and language disorders, moderate to severe learning difficulties and associated behavioural difficulties. Our aim is to enable them to build self-esteem, become an active part of the community, and achieve their best outcomes. We provide access to a wide range of facilities, including an onsite farm and adventurous activities such as rock climbing. Come join us and truly make a difference every day that you come to work!, The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care. Bladon House School, Newton Solney, Burton on Trent, DE15 0TA

What will we offer you?

• Discount Scheme
• Wellness Programme
• Free meals while on shift
• Paid DBS and training hours
• Free onsite parking