Support Worker

We have a GREAT opportunity for a Support Worker to join my client's supported accommodation in Tiverton. You'll be supporting young adults between the ages of 16-18 years old with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours.

We are looking for ADAPTABLE, MOTIVATED, and COMMITTED individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of young people; to enable them to develop socially, emotionally and behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for.

No two days are ever the same, so you need to be happy to work in a busy, ever-changing environment. It is challenging, but gratifying work!!

Job Title: Support Worker
Salary: £30,033 - £30,824 (Inclusive of sleeps)
Location: Tiverton
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Guaranteed 165 per month
3 Week rolling rota shift pattern: 09:00am - 11:00pm (sleep) 07:00am - 09:30am

• Week 1 - 3 x 24.5 hour shifts
• Week 2 - 3 x 24.5 hour shifts
• Week 3 - 1 x 24.5 hour shift

**Due to the nature of the job we will only accept candidates who hold a Full UK Driving Licence**

Benefits:

• Sleep in rate of £60
• Enhanced over time rate between £15.35 & £16.38 p/h
• Hourly rate of £11.67 - £12.05 per hour
• £500 refer a friend
• £500 welcome bonus upon successful passing of probation
• £50 birthday and £50 Christmas Amazon vouchers
• 45p per mile for work related travel
• 214.5 hours and 5 sleeps paid annual leave per year
• Small homes of 3-4 young people
• Support of a Home Manager
• Employee assistance programme.

Responsibilities:

• To encourage the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives.
• To keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
• To be able to deal with challenging behaviours when needed.
• Protect young people from risks to their health and welfare.
• Provide support for the young people in the home and, promote their independence and well-being.
• Maintain a safe environment for young people.
• Ensuring the safety of the students and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the individual's; care plan, guidelines, reward system and preferred method of communication.
• Supporting taxing behaviour safely and sympathetically.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with the staff, parents, Social Workers and other professionals involved in the young people's lives such as Psychologists.

Requirements:

• Experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker, or with Young People is desirable but not essential.
• Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is desirable but not essential.
• You must be a car driver as you will be required to transport young people from time to time.
• You must be over the age of 21.
• You must be able to commute to Tiverton.

If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people between the ages of 16 - 18 with EBD, whilst starting on a career path within health & social care - this is the job for you!

Click apply today!!