Support Worker - Children with Learning Disabilities

Agincare Childrens' Services; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus

Enhanced DBS paid

Blue Light Discount package

Early On Demand Pay

Career development training

Staff recognition schemes

Job summary

Agincare is launching a brand-new not-for-profit Children’s Residential Home in Salisbury. We seek caring Support Workers to join a founding team, providing compassionate support to children with learning disabilities and helping them grow in a safe, empowering environment.

No prior experience required; full training is provided. Roles include day, evening, weekends and sleep-ins, with various contracts and a pension, DBS paid, and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required; full training provided.
• Willingness to support children with learning disabilities.
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Desirable driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support daily routines from school runs to mealtimes and bedtime.
• Help children learn life skills and independence.
• Work with the team to keep children safe, secure and cared for.
• Assist with care plans and risk assessments (training provided).
• Respond calmly to challenging behaviour with empathy.
• Take part in sleep-ins and participate in a busy rota.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Team player

Flexible

Education

NVQ Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

Agincare is launching a brand-new not-for-profit Children’s Residential Home in Salisbury. We seek caring Support Workers to join a founding team, providing compassionate support to children with learning disabilities and helping them grow in a safe, empowering environment.

No prior experience required; full training is provided. Roles include day, evening, weekends and sleep-ins, with various contracts and a pension, DBS paid, and progression opportunities.