Therapeutic Support Worker - Full Training Provided

Charles Hunter Associates; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Leeds is looking for passionate Support Workers to support children and young people with traumatic backgrounds and learning disabilities in residential settings. The role offers a salary of £27,711 with potential uplift for unsociable hours, public sector benefits, and strong career progression opportunities. Experience working with children in relevant settings is essential.

Benefits

£27,711 per annum

Hourly rate uplifts for unsociable hours

Public sector benefits

Job security in a local council employer

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in residential settings.
• Familiarity with care plans and individual needs.
• Willingness to complete additional training.

Responsibilities

• Support wellbeing, development, and daily routines of children.
• Work collaboratively with care plans.
• Assist in managing challenging behaviours.

Skills

Experience with children or young adults

Ability to work shifts including weekends

Understanding of learning disabilities and mental health

Education

Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Do you have a passion for working with children and young people? A role with the council could be for you.

We are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.

I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours. The client is the local council with a portfolio of children 0homes in and around Leeds and plans to open more. The homes support young people with trauma and difficult starts in life and specialist homes for young people with learning disabilities.

If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children 0homes is for you.

Responsibilities

Support workers will work with children and young people in residential settings, supporting their wellbeing, development and daily routines in line with individual care plans.

Benefits

• £27,711 per annum
• Hourly rate uplifts for working beyond 10pm and for working weekends
• OTE is £31,000 per annum
• Public sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
• Job security in a local council employer
• Excellent progression opportunities within the council

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience of working with children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge (e.g., SEN schools, youth work, community youth projects, children 0learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children 0homes)
• Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
• Ability to complete shift patterns, including weekends and overnight stays

For more information apply now.

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