Support Worker

Caretech Group; Monmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Learning & Development programmes

Free DBS check & Update Service

Free meals on shift

Refer a friend scheme (£1,000)

Job summary

CareTech Group is seeking a Residential Support Worker in Ross on Wye to join our team. You will support children and young people in a residential setting, following a multi-disciplinary approach and clear measurable outcomes.

We provide specialist training in areas such as early trauma, CSE, HSB, and children’s rights. A full driving licence is essential; shift pattern is 2 on 4 off, including sleep nights.

Qualifications

• Hold a full driving licence.
• Able to work shift pattern of 2 on 4 off (8am – 10pm including sleep nights).
• Experience in a similar setting (min 3 months preferred).
• QCF Level 3 Children & Young People qualification or equivalent (preferred).
• Energetic and fast paced environment.
• Enjoy activities.

Responsibilities

• We are looking for a Residential Support Worker to join our team, who shares the same values as we do. You will work within a multi-disciplinary approach with clear measurable outcomes.
• CareTech is a nationwide social care provider delivering care and support solutions to children, young people, and adults across the UK.

Skills

Driving licence

Education

QCF Level 3 Children & Young People qualification or equivalent

Job description

Role: Residential Support Worker

Location: Ross on Wye

Shift Pattern: 2 days on 4 days off (with sleep ins)

Driving licence and own transport essential.

We are looking for a Residential Support Worker to join our team, who shares the same values as we do. Our Residential Support Workers receive specialist training in respect of early trauma, CSE, HSB, and Children’s rights and participation. We work to a multi-disciplinary approach with clear measurable outcome.

Greenfields Children’s Service is part of the CareTech Family. Established in 1993, CareTech is a leading nationwide social care provider delivering a package of high quality, individually tailored care and support solutions to children, young people, and adults across the UK.

Greenfields believe care should be in partnership with young people and we focus on creating a consistent, predictable and nurturing environment- an environment where young people feel valued, respected and listened to.

• Hold a full driving licence
• Able to work shift pattern of 2 on 4 off (8am – 10pm including sleep nights)
• Experience in a similar setting (min 3 months preferred)
• QCF Level 3 Children & Young People qualification or equivalent (preferred)
• Energetic and fast paced environment
• Enjoy activities.

Company Values

• Friendly, passionate and caring nature
• Positive, pleasant and approachable
• Empowering others to become stronger and confident in controlling their lives
• Person Centred, allowing our children to explore & utilise their own strengths
• Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas.
• Up to 28 Days Holiday
• Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Dedicated learning and development programmes
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topic
• Free DBS check and Update Service subscription
• Free meals on shift (residential homes only)
• *Refer a friend scheme’ reward system – £1,000 per referral
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Company vehicle to use when in work
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family & friend’s grants.

Safeguarding Statement

Caretech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.