Relief Support Worker

SENAD Group; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programme

Free meals on shift

Paid DBS and training hours

Job summary

The SENAD Group is seeking a Relief Support Worker at Bladon House School, Burton on Trent. This role operates on a Zero Hours contract to cover holidays and sickness, supporting young people in residential areas, school, and community activities.

You will guard residents, help them gain independence, plan life skills, and accompany them to activities and healthcare appointments, with training provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in learning disabilities or challenging behaviour is desirable.
• Relevant Level 3 Diploma is preferred; training will be provided.
• Ability to work flexibly to cover shifts.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard residents and support independence and wellbeing.
• Provide help with daily living, personal care and routines.
• Organise day trips, attend health appointments and support community activities.
• Administer medication as required and follow care plans.

Skills

Safeguarding

Resident support

Medication administration

Health care appointments

Life skills teaching

Flexible working

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Care

Job description

Hours: 7.15am–3.45pm or 1.30pm–10.00pm – Monday – Sunday to meet Business needs.

About us

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 Role

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.

What will we offer you?

• Wellness Programme
• Free meals while on shift
• Paid DBS and training hours

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.

Bladon House School and The SENAD Group conduct wide ranging recruitment checks to ensure we safeguard those in our care, this includes a criminal background check if an offer is made. In addition, we will conduct online searches and reference checks at an early stage in the recruitment and selection process.

If you would like more information on the checks please contact our Recruitment Team on 01885 488 096 Ext: 12102.

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