Support Worker - Children

Aspris; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring organization in Preston is seeking a Residential Support Worker to support young people with their daily activities and promote their welfare. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team and receive training, with responsibilities including helping with hygiene, overseeing activities, and maintaining a nurturing environment. No prior experience is necessary as all training and support will be provided, alongside a variety of attractive benefits.

Benefits

High-street and online discounts through Blue Light Card

Healthcare cash plan

Free meals during your workday

Learning and development opportunities

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme and gym membership

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed, training provided.
• Must be compassionate and willing to support young people.

Responsibilities

• Help young people with daily activities.
• Take children on outings and activities.
• Safeguard and promote children’s welfare.
• Maintain hygiene standards at the home.
• Support a warm nurturing environment.

Skills

Compassion

Friendliness

Ability to build relationships

Job description

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If you’re looking for an exciting and rewarding career, we encourage you to begin your journey with Aspris Care.

As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll provide emotional support to our young people, some who may display disruptive behaviours, emotional and social difficulties. You will be part of a team who are like-minded and dedicated to caring for our children, working to create positive relationships.

What’s in it for you!

• High-street and online discounts through Blue Light Card.
• Healthcare cash plan, wellbeing support and loans.
• An exclusive rewards and benefits platform.
• Free meals during your workday - eat at the home!
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme and gym membership.

We’re looking for compassionate, friendly individuals who want to give our young people the best possible chance to succeed. Does this sound like you? Then keep reading

Oh, and don’t worry if you don’t have any experience working with children, we will provide all the support and training you need to build a fulfilling career that you can be proud of, including fully funded qualifications!

So, what will my responsibilities be?

• Help with day-to-day activities such as getting the young people washed, dressed and out to school.
• Taking the young people on days out, think theme parks, bowling alleys, cinemas and zoos!
• Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of the children.
• Undertake housekeeping and maintain standards of hygiene within the home.
• To support the Registered Home Manager to ensure that a warm and nurturing environment is delivered and developed in line with Aspris’ core values.
• Working on a 9 week rolling rota - Early shifts - 7:30 - 14:30, Late shifts - 14:00 - 22:00

So, if you’re ready to join a values-led organisation that puts children at the heart of everything we do and genuinely cares about their employees, we’d love to hear from you.

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