Residential Young People Support Worker

Veritas Education Recruitment; Penwortham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking a Residential Young People Support Worker for an immediate part-time/full-time role in Preston and nearby areas. The position requires a UK driving license and focuses on providing support to children with various complex needs. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment while promoting a positive living experience for the children.

Benefits

Level 3 - Level 5 diplomas fully funded

Management development programs

On shift meals provided

Employer Pension Scheme

Generous 6.6 weeks annual leave

Free parking

High street discount scheme

Overtime and extra sleep ins available

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Experience in SEN, teamwork, and resilience essential.
• Professional manner and flexibility to meet varied needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with complex needs.
• Work on a rolling rota of shifts for full day coverage.
• Contribute to a caring and supportive living environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Effective organisational capability

Flexibility

Team player

Resilience

Strong behaviour management

Can-do attitude

Personal care

SEN experience

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Residential Young People Support Worker

Veritas Education are looking for a Residential Support Worker for an immediate part time/full time position in PRESTON/RIBCHESTER/LONGRIDGE/BLACKBURN

Pay: 13.86

Location: PRESTON/RIBCHESTER/LONGRIDGE/BLACKBURN

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONCERSHIP

Shifts: Days - 3 Long day shifts, 4 off, on a 3 week rolling rota

Role type: PERMANENT

Our new role

We are looking for staff with a range of experience and backgrounds to come and make this house a home ready for the Children & Young People to move into.

The school offers Education, Care and Clinical support for children & young people aged 8 to 18 years, who come to us on a full time, residential basis from across the country, with a range of Autistic Spectrum and associated complex needs.

We do require staff who hold a full UK driving license for this role

Our part time and full-time staff work on a rota basis, covering a mixture of earlies & lates. 3 Long day shifts, 4 off, on a 3 week rolling rota.

What You'll Need To Succeed

You will need to be confident in working with adults and children and have a genuine desire to support the work of the team. To be considered for daytime Support Work roles you must:

Key skills & Experience:

• Excellent communication skills
• Effective organisational capability
• Up to date DBS FOR Child and Adult
• Great team player
• Flexibility to respond to the changing needs of those who we support
• Extremely Resilient
• Strong "can do" attitude
• SEN experience (Autism ,Challenging behaviour, life skills, personal care)
• Strong behaviour management
• One to one and small group work
• Professional manor
• Enthusiasm and friendly approach
• Personal Care

What You'll Get In Return

• Dedicated and skilled Principal & Registered Manager who provides excellent leadership across the School and Home.
• Level 3 - Level 5 diplomas fully funded
• Management development programs - if you wish to sustain a long term and progressive career with an organisation that has an international presence like no other provider in this field
• On shift meals provided
• We have our own management development program that has a proven success rate
• Employer Pension Scheme & Generous 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Free parking
• High street discount scheme
• Earning potential - overtime and extra sleep ins available
• RAF Scheme

Essential:

• Full UK Driving License
• NVQ Level 3 (Desirable)

What You Need To Do Now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'