Support Worker

Do you want to work in a meaningful role with an opportunity for career progression and personal development?

I have an amazing opportunity for a **DEDICATED** and **PASSIONATE** individual to become a Children's Support Worker within a **BRAND NEW** Children's Residential service in Chudleigh Knighton.

You will be supporting young people between the ages of 8-18 years old with learning/physical disabilities, complex health needs, autism and challenging behaviours.
- **Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full driver's licence and a car**_

**Overview**:

- Salary: £28,080 - £30,480
- Location: Chudleigh Knighton, Newton Abbot (TQ13 postcode)
- Contract: Full-time, Permanent
- Shift Pattern: 5 days a week, minimum 1 sleep per week.
- Hours 40 hours a week including weekends (7am - 3pm / 2pm - 10pm)

**Benefits**:

- Free meals whilst on shift
- Casual dress code
- Bonus scheme
- Blue light discount
- 28 days annual leave allowance
- Overtime availability
- Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
- Opportunities to maximise earnings and career development

**The role**:

- To ensure that the children are safe and protect them from risks to their health and welfare.
- To keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
- Keeping on top of household duties
- To be able to deal with challenging behaviours when needed.
- Support the children and young people in the home and promote their independence and well-being.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the individual’s care plan, guidelines, reward system and preferred method of communication.
- Supporting with personal care and medication
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with the staff, parents, Social Workers and other professionals involved in the young people’s lives.
- Experience as a Children’s Support Worker, or within a similar social care setting or with Young People is desirable but **not** **essential**:

- Level 3 NVQ in Children & Young People desirable but **not** **essential**:

- Hold a Full UK Manual Driving Licence, due to the nature of the role you may be required to transport the young people **ESSENTIAL**

If this sounds like your dream role, we would love to hear from you. If you think you’re right for this Children’s Support Worker role, then click the **‘apply’** button below.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,080.00-£30,480.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Physical setting:

- Residential home

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Home care: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: KPOPUYT654