Support Worker - Children

Aspris Children's Services; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspris Children's Services is looking for a passionate Residential Support Worker to provide emotional support and care for young people in a nurturing environment. No prior experience is needed, as comprehensive training and support will be provided to build a fulfilling career. Enjoy benefits like healthcare plans, learning opportunities, and free meals during working hours.

Benefits

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support the Registered Home Manager to ensure a warm and nurturing environment.

Job description

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.

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.

Click the "apply now" button below to get started.