Support Worker

Unidad Educativa Bilingüe Delfos; Billingshurst; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join their team, providing essential care and support to young individuals during nighttime hours. This role involves assisting with evening routines, conducting regular checks, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children or young people and a commitment to their wellbeing. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you support. Join a passionate team focused on fostering growth and development in a safe setting.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Arbeit mit Kindern oder Jugendlichen ist erforderlich.
• Bereitschaft, eine Level 3 Qualifikation zu erwerben, ist notwendig.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung junger Menschen bei nächtlichen Routinen und persönlichen Bedürfnissen.
• Durchführung von Routinechecks und Dokumentation der Wohlergehensaufzeichnungen.
• Sicherstellung von Sicherheit und Hygiene im Umfeld der jungen Menschen.

Skills

Erfahrung in der Arbeit mit Kindern oder Jugendlichen

Willingness to acquire level 3 qualification

Fähigkeit zur Durchführung von Routinechecks

Engagement für körperliche und emotionale Pflege

Education

Level 3 qualification in related field

Job description

About The Company

At Ingfield Manor School, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a healthy, active, and fulfilling life, regardless of their background or disability. The aim of our services is to provide a safe and stimulating environment that enables children and young people to flourish and grow.

Our provision caters for students aged 3—19 years with neurological motor impairment such as Cerebral Palsy and associated medical and sensory needs. Following the Conductive Education approach, Ingfield Manor School focuses on the holistic development of everyone, including their physical and communication skills. Our residential provision, Acorns, provides respite care for students from Monday to Friday during term time.

We are looking for a Support Worker to be part of a team of three responsible for the care and general wellbeing of our young people between the core hours of 7.00pm and 7.00am on Wednesday and Thursdays during term time. For all posts, candidates should have a related level 3 qualification or the willingness to acquire it ‘on the job’ and be experienced in working with children or young people.

About You

About The Role

To be part of a team of three responsible for the care and general wellbeing of the young people between the core hours of 7.00pm and 7.00am. An earlier start time may be indicated on some nights.

Salary/Rate: £13,594 - £13,755 pa (£12.70 - £12.85 per hour) dependent upon experience [FTE 52wks £24,416 - £26,728]

Wednesday and Thursday, 7:00pm to 7:00am, term time only (39 weeks). 24hrs/week. Permanent role.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist young people with nighttime/evening routines, including getting into bed and their morning routines.
• Make 15-minute routine checks on the young people through the night and attend to their nighttime requirements (e.g., personal care). Routine laundry and hygiene/light domestic tasks will be fitted in between bedroom checks.
• Complete appropriate paperwork, such as night logs and wellbeing records, before going off duty.
• Liaise with evening and early morning duty staff, including a formal handover, to note and act upon any specific problems.
• Take part in fire evacuation procedures.
• Check the security of the premises.
• Provide good standards of physical and emotional care.
• Ensure the physical environment is maintained to high standards of safety, hygiene, and presentation.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence and deliver against the organisation's and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in staff training and development programs.
• The role involves physical facilitation of students and moving furniture and equipment.

This job description is not exhaustive, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as assigned by the company.

The post holder will further Salutem’s vision and comply with the policies and procedures of Salutem and the school. This description will be reviewed regularly, and the post holder will be consulted about any changes.

Salutem Care and Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employment offers are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, in line with our safer recruitment policy.

Successful candidates will undergo a minimum 6-month probation period.