Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment

Tiverton

1 week ago

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We have aGREATopportunity 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 forADAPTABLE,MOTIVATED, andCOMMITTEDindividuals 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: £33,000 (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!!

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