Support Worker

Senad Group; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in the UK is looking for a Support Worker to help young people with autism and learning difficulties. The role includes teaching life skills, safeguarding residents, and providing personal care. A Level 3 Diploma is desirable but training is provided. This position offers opportunities for progression and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Discount Scheme

Wellness Programme

Free meals while on shift

Paid DBS and training hours

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young people with learning disabilities or challenging behavior.
• Understanding of young people's needs to create a fun environment.
• Desire to positively influence young people’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide help and guidance to young people in residential areas.
• Teach life skills and organize day trips.
• Safeguard residents and administer personal care.

Skills

Social care experience

Trustworthiness

Ability to engage young people

Education

Level 3 Diploma in relevant field

Job description

• Hours: 7.15am – 10pm 3 on 3 off rota pattern

Bladon House School is a residential setting that specialises in supporting young people ages 5 – 19 with autism, speech and language disorders, moderate to severe learning difficulties and associated behavioural difficulties. Our aim is to enable them to build self-esteem, become an active part of the community, and achieve their best outcomes.

We provide access to a wide range of facilities, including an onsite farm and adventurous activities such as rock climbing.

Come join us and truly make a difference every day that you come to work!

The Role

As a Support Worker you will provide help and guidance to the young people within the residential areas, school and out in the community. This can mean, teaching life skills, organising and attending day trips and health care appointments, delivering personal care and administering medication.

You will be responsible for safeguarding the residents, and supporting them to achieve maximum levels of independence, have fun, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

What will we offer you?

• Discount Scheme
• Wellness Programme
• Good internal progression opportunities
• Refer a friend bonus
• Free meals while on shift
• Paid DBS and training hours
• Free onsite parking

We are seeking trustworthy, resilient social care professionals who are understanding of the young peoples needs and can create a fun and engaging environment for them to grow and thrive.

Previous experience of learning disabilities and/or challenging behaviour is desirable, as well as a relevant Level 3 Diploma, although we will provide full training for the right candidate, who can demonstrate a sound value base and a deep desire to be a positive influence in the young people’s lives.

Bladon House School and The SENAD Group conduct wide ranging recruitment checks to ensure we safeguard those in our care, this includes a criminal background check if an offer is made. In addition, we will conduct online searches and reference checks at an early stage in the recruitment and selection process.

If you would like more information on the checks please contact our Recruitment Team on 01885 488 096.

Bladon House School, Newton Solney, Burton on Trent, DE15 0TA

The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care.