I am currently looking for a number of Enthusiastic and Passionate Care Workersin Meldreth, Nr. Royston (South Cambridgeshire / North Hertfordshire border), where the children's home and school provides education, care and therapeutic support for children and young people aged 9-19 years with severe and profound communication difficulties associated with conditions such as cerebral palsy, autism, brain injury and degenerative disorders.
Role:Support Worker
Location: Royston
Salary: £12.37 to £13.49 per hour (linked to competency and qualifications) Plus £1500 Welcome bonus *
Hours: 4 week rota pattern - Average 40hrs per week for full time and flexible part time shifts/hours available including weekend only hours.
Training: Full training is provided and once passed probation we will support and fund you completing Level 3 diploma in Resident - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Key Duties of a Support Worker
- Providing exceptional high levels of care during all daily activities such as washing, dressing, socialising, learning, washing/personal care.
- Assisting with therapy sessions such as hydrotherapy and rebound therapy.
- Communicating effectively and building strong relationships that will empower the children and young adults are free to grow and develop
- Ensuring that the environment is safe, supportive and enjoyable
- Helping develop their learning and social skills wherever possible
- Full training and continued support
Benefits for a Support Worker:
- * Welcome bonus is payable in 2 payments - 50% following successful completion of probation and 50% after one year service
- Opportunity to study the Level 3 diploma in Residential Child Care which will be funded by us!
- Part time hours available if required
- 33 days' holiday including bank holidays
- Life assurance
- Enhanced pension scheme
- health cash back plan
- Car lease scheme
- Bike to work scheme
- Perk box
- Free parking
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