Residential Support Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Worksop; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charitable provider is seeking passionate Support Workers to join a dedicated team in Worksop. This role involves working with children and young adults facing various challenges, including learning disabilities and mental health issues. The position offers job security, excellent progression opportunities, and a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in SEN education or youth work, and a Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent. If you are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of young people, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Job security with a reputable charity

Excellent progression opportunities

Flexible working hours

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young adults with learning disabilities.
• Ability to complete shift patterns, including weekends and overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with challenging behaviors and learning disabilities.
• Work within a residential setting to provide care and support.

Skills

Experience with children and young adults

Understanding of learning disabilities

Knowledge of mental health issues

Ability to manage challenging behaviors

Education

Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Tools

Driving license

Job description

Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!

I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.

My client is a highly reputable charitable provider of residential homes and education to young people from difficult starts and display associated challenging behaviour.

We are looking for Support Worker to join a fantastic home in Worksop.

If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.

Benefits include:

• £30,221.88 - £34,405 (this includes 2 x sleep ins per week
• 39 hours or 45 hours per week contracts available
• Job security with a highly established and reputable charity
• Excellent progression opportunities within the council

Do you have:

• Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
• Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
• Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
• Driving license and vehicle

For more information apply now.

Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.