Child Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Witham Prospect School Full time

Witham Prospect School is seeking to hire dedicated Residential Support Workers who are passionate, caring, and motivated to assist children and young individuals with Severe Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Complex Care needs in reaching their fullest potential.

Key Responsibilities

Day Residential Support Workers - Average of 44.5 hours per week

Engage in a two-week full-time rolling schedule consisting of 12 hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Training will be provided with one full day dedicated every three weeks.

Day Residential Support Workers - Average of 38.5 hours per week

Participate in a three-week rolling schedule, incorporating early shifts from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM or 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and late shifts from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Training will be included with one full day allocated every three weeks.

Variable Day Residential Support Worker - Available working hours:

  • 18.5 hours per week over 2 shifts across an average of 2 days
  • 20.6 hours per week over an average of 2.5 days
  • 26.5 hours per week over 3 shifts across an average of 3 days
  • 34.5 hours per week over 4 shifts across an average of 4 days
  • 42.5 hours per week over 5 shifts across an average of 5 days

Shifts will occur between 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM for early shifts and 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM for late shifts, with one full day for training every three weeks.

Compensation for Support Workers:

Hourly pay starts at £11.46, with additional rates of £15.00 for weekday overtime and £19.00 for weekend shifts.

Qualifications and Responsibilities

Essential Duties Include:

  • Support children and young individuals in meeting their needs by adhering to personalized care plans and positive behavior support strategies established by our expert therapy team.
  • Encourage choice, independence, dignity, privacy, and the fulfillment of rights for children and young individuals.
  • Maintain a nurturing and secure environment prioritizing the health, safety, and welfare of children and young individuals, which may involve domestic tasks.
  • Collaborate with the staff team across all settings to ensure the safeguarding of children and young individuals in our care.
  • Actively promote learning during all activities, whether residential, leisure, or educational.
  • Effectively assist children and young individuals and staff in managing challenging behaviors using approved techniques outlined in their Positive Behavior Support plans.
Employee Benefits
  • Participation in the Bike2Work Scheme.
  • Fully funded DBS Checks.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Meals provided during Day Shifts.
  • Death in Service Insurance Scheme.
  • Christmas Bonus in the form of vouchers for all staff.
  • Loyalty Bonuses based on length of service.
  • Opportunities for advancement to senior leadership roles.
  • Enhanced pay rates for relevant qualifications.
  • Comprehensive paid induction prior to working with children and young individuals.
  • Refer a Friend Scheme Bonus upon successful completion of 6 months.
  • 24/7 access to Employee Counselling Support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Extensive training aimed at skill enhancement through fully paid training days as part of your schedule.
  • Fully funded RQF level 3 or equivalent diploma in Health and Social Care - Residential Childcare.
  • Bonus of £500 for staff who complete the qualification within 14 months.
  • Fully paid day off on staff birthdays, subject to satisfactory attendance.

Witham Prospect School is an independent specialist organization dedicated to providing exceptional residential care and education tailored to the needs of children and young individuals aged 11 to 19 who have severe and profound learning disabilities, along with potential autism spectrum disorders, complex care needs, and behavioral challenges. Our mission is to create warm, safe, and nurturing environments where children and young individuals can thrive and achieve their full potential across all areas of development.



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