Residential Child Care Support Worker – Diploma Path

Active Care Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days + bank holidays

Birthday off

Active Learning Hub

Active Reward App

Employee Assistance Helpline

Nest Pension

Medicash Health Plan

Active Behaviours Awards

Refer a Friend £1500

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Job summary

Active Care Group Swindon is hiring residential support workers for Pear Tree House, a specialist service for children and young people with learning disabilities and potential complex behavioural needs.

Join a large UK provider offering training and the chance to pursue a Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care after probation, plus benefits like 25 days holiday, pension and health plans.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in Childcare, or be willing to work towards this.
• Experience in a children's home or child care sector; autism/LD desirable.
• Must have lived in the UK for 3 years.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with children and young people.
• Establish communication methods with children and young people, reducing barriers.
• Assist with mealtimes as needed.
• Support with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Report and record work activities to the on-shift team leader or management.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ 3 in Childcare

Job description

Active Care Group Swindon is hiring residential support workers for Pear Tree House, a specialist service for children and young people with learning disabilities and potential complex behavioural needs.

Join a large UK provider offering training and the chance to pursue a Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care after probation, plus benefits like 25 days holiday, pension and health plans.