Residential Support Worker - Westminster

Charles Hunter Associates; Warminster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Enhanced pay scales

Fully funded training

DBS paid

28 days leave

Free meals on shift

Wellbeing support

Counselling service

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates is seeking an experienced Support Worker for Warminster to help empower young people with emotional difficulties, autism and related behaviours. The role involves long days with sleep-ins and a strong, positive, therapeutic approach.

The ideal candidate is resilient, enthusiastic and able to set clear boundaries while building trust and supporting development of confidence, independence and life skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a support worker with young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Driving licence (Full UK) essential.
• Ability to work long days and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with complex emotional difficulties, Autism, ADHD.
• Build trusting relationships using a positive and therapeutic approach.
• Encourage confidence, independence and life skills.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Clear boundaries

Calm under pressure

Job description

Support Worker - Young People

Location: Warminster
Salary: From £29,304 per annum + £3,000-£6,000 per annum for sleep-ins
Hours: Full Time - Long Days & Sleep-Ins
Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence Essential

About the Role

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference to a young person's life?

We are looking for a resilient, confident and inspirational Experienced Support Worker to join our team in Warminster, supporting young people with complex emotional difficulties, Autism, ADHD and behaviours that can sometimes be challenging.

This is a rewarding but demanding role, where no two days are the same.You'll need to be someone who can remain calm under pressure, set clear and consistent boundaries, and build trusting relationships through a positive and therapeutic approach.

Most importantly, you'll be a strong role model who can encourage young people to develop their confidence, independence and life skills.

What We're Looking For

• Resilient, confident and emotionally strong
• A positive and inspirational role model
• Able to build trusting and respectful relationships with young people
• Confident in setting appropriate boundaries
• Calm and professional when managing challenging situations
• Energetic, positive and approachable
• A strong communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Flexible and willing to work long days and sleep-ins

Previous experience supporting young people or vulnerable individuals is highly desirable.This could include experience in:

• Residential childcare or residential care
• Supporting young people with challenging behaviours
• Youth work
• Substance misuse
• Criminology
• Learning disabilities
• Emotional and behavioural difficulties

Relevant qualifications and experience will be considered when determining your pay level.

A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What We Offer

In return for your commitment, you'll receive:

• Salary from £29,304 per annum
• Additional £3,000-£6,000 per annum for sleep-ins
• Real Living Wage as a minimum
• Enhanced pay scales recognising qualifications and experience
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Free meals while on shift
• Free wellbeing and life counselling service
• Enhanced DBS check paid for by us
• 28 days' paid annual leave

Summer
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