Residential Youth Support Worker – Learning Disabilities

Blue Mountain Homes Ltd; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children’s care provider in Long Eaton is seeking dynamic youth mentors to positively influence the lives of young people with learning disabilities. Candidates should have experience with Autism and ADHD, alongside a manual driving license. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary up to £34,048 annually, along with various benefits such as a company pension, generous annual leave, and funded training opportunities. Commitment to child welfare and safety is essential.

Benefits

Company pension 3% Employer Contribution

224 hours Annual Leave

Bank Holiday at Double Pay

Funded Level 4 Apprenticeship

Referral programme up to £500

Store discount

Employee Wellbeing service

Career Progression for all Roles

Therapeutic training for all staff

Monthly Recognition Awards

Food Available on Shift

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare preferred.
• 1 year experience working with learning disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for young people focusing on safety and health.
• Engage in the effective delivery of residential childcare per company policies.
• Accountable to Registered Manager and Deputy Manager.

Skills

Experience working with Autism

Experience working with ADHD

Knowledge of Makaton

Knowledge of PECs

Commitment to positive change

Tools

Manual Drivers Licence

Job description

A leading children’s care provider in Long Eaton is seeking dynamic youth mentors to positively influence the lives of young people with learning disabilities. Candidates should have experience with Autism and ADHD, alongside a manual driving license. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary up to £34,048 annually, along with various benefits such as a company pension, generous annual leave, and funded training opportunities. Commitment to child welfare and safety is essential.