Support Worker / Care Assistant / Youth Social Support

Job Location	Swadlincote
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£17,843 - £20,280 per annum, inc benefits
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time

Job Description

Job Title: Childrens Support WorkerLocation: Caldwell, Derbyshire, DE12 6RSSalary: £17,842.50 - £20,280.00 p/a plus 35 days paid annual leave and benefitsHours: Full Time, PermanentThis School in Derbyshire is an independent specialist day and residential school for young people aged 8 to 19 years with severe learning disabilities, autism and associated challenging behaviour.Students have personalised and individualized programmes, designed by a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to support the young person to make progress, develop skills and engage socially with others.As a Childrens Residential Support Worker you will support the young people within the classroom and home environment as well as planning and taking part in a range of activities to suit the interests of the young person in your care. This role also involves supporting with personal care and hygiene including toileting, bathing and showering.Job Purpose:

To provide support for students in all aspects of care, education health and well being

To enable students to make progress against agreed targets

To safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young adults at all times

Responsibilities:

To support the young person in areas of personal hygiene

To allow young people time to be independent; and develop independence by allowing them time to complete actions at their own pace

To ensure that the young persons care plan and placement plan is up to date. To read, understand and fully implement the care plan

To advocate on behalf of young people so that their behaviours are put in the context of their learning and communication difficulties

To balance at all times the young persons actual age with their ability age

To participate in working rotas as required and to undertake sleep in duties

To drive company vehicles as long as the required criteria is met

To undertake other duties as reasonably expected of a support worker

All staff who have successfully completed their probationary period are expected to undertake Keyworker duties when requested to

Essential Criteria:

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or the ability to achieve it within 2 years of taking up the post

Some knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures

Understanding of issues facing young people with learning disabilities including challenging behaviours

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work independently, use own initiative, self motivated

To be fit and able to undertake all physical aspects of the role e.g playing sports and taking part in physical interventions

No history of misconduct associated with working with children, young adults or other vulnerable groups

Commitment to the wellbeing of the young people

Commitment to continuous professional development

Show commitment and energy

Positive and proactive approach to training and supervision

Flexible, approachable and responsive to change

Smart appearance

A natural respect of the individuality and dignity of those in their care

Show commitment to equality of opportunity at all times and have due respect for the diverse make up of colleagues and those in their care

Excellent value base

They welcome applications from people who dont see this as just a job but a real chance to make a difference in the lives of the young people they support. If youre passionate about a career in care then come and join the team!Benefits:

Good Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid induction and training time

Paid sick pay (after qualifying period)

Good internal progression opportunities

35 days paid annual leave

To apply for this role please click the APPLY button to send your CV and cover letter in for this job.Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Mentoring Support Worker, Youth Development Worker, Youth Support Worker, Youth Mentor, Counsellor, Youth Training & Development Worker, Youth Community Worker, Youth Support, Young Persons Mentor, Social Worker, Support Worker, Enabler, Carer, Care Management, Care Support Worker, Support Coordinator, Care Manager, Support Manager, Care Coordinator, Social Worker, Guidance Councillor, Young Persons Advisor, Youth Worker, Youth Support, Housing Advisor, Vulnerable Adult, Support Assistant, Adult Support Worker, Special Needs Support, Adult Care Assistant, Mental Health Support, Support, Residential Care Worker, Care Assistant, Recovery Social Worker, Recovery Support Worker, Care Worker, Senior Support Assistant, Care Helper, Healthcare Assistant, Residential Care Support and Social Care will also be considered for this role. Required skills

Support Worker

Social Worker

Youth Worker

Youth Support

Youth Support Worker

Youth Mentor

Young Persons Advisor

Guidance Councillor

Youth Development Worker

Youth Community Worker

Mentoring Support Worker

Young Person's Mentor

Keyskills :
Suppt Wker Social Wker Youth Wker Youth Suppt Youth Suppt Wker Youth Ment Young Persons Advis Guidance Councill Youth Development Wker Youth Community Wker Menting Suppt Wker Young Person39;s Ment

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