Residential Support Worker

Location: Alderwasley, Derbyshire

Salary: £23,010 - £23,595 (dependant on experience & qualifications)

Job Term: Permanent appointment following a successful Probationary period

The School and Sixth Form provides exceptional education for day and residential students aged 5 to 20. They transform the lives of young people with High-Functioning ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), Asperger's Syndrome, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Developmental Language Disorder. They are also highly experienced in meeting associated diagnoses and needs, such as Selective Mutism, anxieties and phobias. Their goal for every one of their students is to be happy and healthy with a sense of belonging and purpose. The split school site is located within the beautiful Derbyshire countryside.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join their care team as a Residential Support Worker. As a Support Worker, you will be working within the residential setting, you will assist students with a range of care activities in the home and support students' needs during leisure activities and school holiday periods. You will promote the student's independence and choices at every opportunity. All staff must be flexible and willing to work shifts that include some evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

Skills and Qualifications

Enthusiastic, patient and understanding.
resilient
Able to undertake a challenge and provide high standards of care to their young people.
Also be able to work well in a team as well as using your own initiative.
Experience of working in a similar setting with young children would be an advantage, but is not essential, as full induction and training will be provided
Driving license and own transport
Benefits

A bonus payment of £1500 to qualified staff (Terms and conditions apply)
Paid training and induction including DBS
Career progression opportunities
Free meals while on shift
Wellness Scheme
Free onsite parking
- Upon starting in this role you would qualify for a Blue Light Card - a discount service for the social care sector providing members with discounts online and on the high street
To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, then please do not hesitate to apply.

The School and The Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care. They are also committed to safeguarding those in their care - all successful candidates will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks and online searches

Sponsorship is not available at this time for the role