Suport Worker

DegreeSix is a specialist agency, working solely with Residential & Supported Living services for Young People [aged 6 - 18] in some of the top private Social Care providers in the Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire area.

This position is a 0 hour contract support worker role, which offers flexibility to pick and choose between a mixture of shift patterns and companies to work with. [unfortunately we do not offer guaranteed work as it is a bank agency role].

We are looking for caring Support Workers that have the knowledge, compassion, patience and understanding to support children and young people from varying backgrounds and different needs.

** What do you need to join DegreeSix? **
- Required - 3 months minimum of UK-based Social Care experience with Children in Residential homes or 6 Months minimum working with Adults in care.
- Required - UK Driving Licence with access to own vehicle
- Preferable - Enhanced DBS Certificate on the Online update service (New required, if not registered Online)

** Young People’s Support Needs? **
- Emotional and Challenging Behaviours (EBD)
- Learning Disabilities (LD) & Autism
- Mental Health (MH) including Self harming & Suicide risk among others

** What does the role include? **
- Keeping on top of domestic tasks to ensure a safe, clean and positive living environment
- Following care plans and ensuring correct safeguarding practices
- Engaging with both staff and young people on shift through fun and educational activities to develop their interests and hobbies
- Promoting independence and emotional support

**Why DegreeSix?**
- Flexibility to pick the shifts that suit you
- Weekly pay Rates between £12.74 - £12.84 (£11.44/£11.54 Base Rate + £1.30 Holiday Pay)
- Unlimited time off
- FREE online training courses
- Enhanced rates for bank holidays Double in most cases
- Opportunities that can lead to Permanent roles
- Ability to work at multiple companies: Developing your skills and opportunities

Reference ID: INDBRAN

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

Pay: £11.44-£11.54 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Referral programme

Day range:

- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Weekends only

Physical setting:

- Residential home

Shift:

- Day shift
- Night shift

Application question(s):

- Do your have access to your own car to commute to work
- If you do not have an Online Enhanced DBS Certificate, would you be able to pay for a new DBS to be processed?

**Experience**:

- (UK Only) Residential Children Homes: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Full UK Driving Licence (required)
- (Covering Children) Online Enhanced DBS Certificate (preferred)

**Location**:

- Derby, Derbyshire (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Reference ID: INDBRAN