Support Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Support Worker for a 12-bed residential home in Headington. The role involves supporting children aged 9-19 with learning disabilities and complex needs in a temporary to permanent position. Candidates should be self-motivated with strong communication skills and willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting preferred but not mandatory.
• Enhanced Child and Adults DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 9-19 with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Work in a residential home, including respite care.

Skills

Self-motivated

Clear communication skills

Job description

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Support Worker required to support in a 12-bed Residential Home in Headington.

You must have Right to Work in the UK.

About the role:

You will be working in a residential home in Headington supporting children aged 9-19 with learning disabilties and complex needs. This is a home for 6 children who live there and 6 children who can stay in respite.

Temporary to Permanent Position

About you:

A successful candidate will have experience working in a care setting but with a resilient and out-going personality. The client are open to taking on candidates with less experience as long as you have the right attitude.

Pay starting from £11.50 per hour PAYE and £15.22 per hour Umbrella

Requirements for you as the Support Worker:

• Self-motivated individual with clear communication skills
• Enhanced Child and Adults DBS
• Be able to travel to Headington in your own vehicle or by public transport.

Shift Times:

• 38 hours per week
• Working 1 weekend on 1 off.
• Mix of shifts starting at 07:00 and finishing at 22:00.