Support Worker

Reamcare; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care provider in London is seeking a Children’s Support Worker to provide quality care for children with autism and learning disabilities. The role involves supporting young people's social and emotional needs, promoting their welfare, and engaging in activities. Offering £13.25-£13.80 per hour, flexible hours, and generous benefits including a health cash plan and 28 days annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible hours

28 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years

Health cash plan

24/7 counselling support

Generous loyalty bonus scheme

Travel loan

Fully-funded in-house training

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Willing to undertake personal care.
• Experience in specialist care for people with autism or learning disabilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality and consistent care to meet residents' needs.
• Support young people with their activities at home and outdoors.
• Promote the safety and welfare of children and young people.

Skills

Relevant experience in a supportive role

Passion for childcare

Ability to work with challenging behaviour

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma

Job description

Children’s Support Worker

Salary: £13.25 - £13.80 per hour

Children’s Support Worker for The Lighthouse (Raynes Park) (£13.25- £13.80 per hour)

Do you have the resilient and proactive approach needed to make a real difference in young people’s futures? At Reamcare we believe in championing our workforce, so they can do the same for others. The home is rated as Outstanding by Ofsted.

The Lighthouse Children's Homes provides care for children with autism and learning disabilities and are based in Raynes Park and Surbiton, SW London. Built on a culture of respect and fun, we are a family-run business now looking to welcome some fresh faces to our tight-knit team.

Requirements: Support Worker

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Relevant experience working in a supportive role
• Willing to undertake personal care
• Confident working with challenging behaviour
• A genuine passion in childcare

Desirable: Support Worker

• Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma
• Experience in specialist care for people with autism, learning disabilities, or complex backgrounds

Responsibilities: Support Worker

• Providing quality and consistent care to help meet the social, emotional, and behavioural needs of residents
• Supporting young people to do their favourite things and to try new activities, both at home and outdoors
• Promoting the safety, welfare, and protection of the children and young people we care for at all times

Benefits: Support Worker

• Flexible hours
• 28 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years
• Health cash plan offering reimbursements for everyday healthcare costs
• Access to free counselling support 24/7 365 days a year
• Generous loyalty bonus scheme
• Travel loan to help you manage commute costs
• Fully-funded specialist in-house training

Salary: £13.25 - £13.80 per hour (+potential overtime)

Please visit our website for more information: www.reamcare.co.uk