Therapeutic Support Worker - Full Training Provided

Charles Hunter Associates; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 24,141 - 29,506; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus sleep-in allowance

Public sector benefits

Job security

Job summary

A children's home provider in Tiverton is seeking Support Workers with experience in working with children and young adults who have learning disabilities, mental health challenges, or challenging behaviors. The role offers a competitive salary starting from £26,824 per annum plus a sleep-in allowance, alongside public sector benefits. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience in educational or residential settings and be willing to take on shift work. This is a great opportunity to join a respected organization committed to supporting young people.

Qualifications

• Experience working in settings such as SEN school, youth work, or children's homes.
• Willingness to complete necessary qualifications if not already held.
• Ability to handle shift patterns, including weekends and overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with learning disabilities and mental health challenges.
• Work in a residential children's home environment.
• Engage with children and young adults in a supportive manner.

Skills

Experience with children and young adults

Understanding of learning disabilities

Mental health support

Ability to work shifts

Education

Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

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 Tiverton 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 include:

• From £26,824 per annum plus sleep-in allowance (OTE £31,000)
• Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
• Job security in a local council employer

Do you have:

• 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.

To apply or for further information, please contact [e-mail]

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