Therapeutic Support Worker - Full Training Provided

Charles Hunter Associates; England; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected children's home provider in the UK is looking for passionate Support Workers to join their team. The role involves working with children and young adults facing challenges such as learning disabilities and mental health issues. With a competitive salary of £26,335 plus benefits, this position offers job security and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

£26,335 + £73.80 per sleep-in

Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews

Enhanced pension benefit

Job security in a local council employer

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young adults in various settings.
• Willingness to complete Level 3 in Residential Childcare.
• Ability to work shifts including weekends and overnight.

Responsibilities

• Work with young people with learning disabilities and mental health issues.
• Support young offenders and those in semi-independent living.
• Contribute to the care and welfare of children in a residential setting.

Skills

Experience working with children

Experience with learning disabilities

Experience with mental health

Ability to handle challenging behaviors

Education

Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!

I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.

My client is a well respected children's home provider who have ambitious plans in the upcoming years and are looking for Support Workers to join one of their existing purpose built children's homes in Bridgwater and Wellington for their residential services.

If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.

Benefits

• £26,335 + £73.80 per sleep-in
• Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pensio benefit
• Job security in a local council employer

Requirements

• Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
• Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
• Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.

For more information apply now.

Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.