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Positive Futures Recruitment Ltd
Posted 9 days ago, valid for a month
Kendal, Westmorland and Furness LA9, England
£30,000 per annum
Full Time
Retirement Plan
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Sonic Summary
- The Day Support Worker position is available in Natland and Kendal, offering a salary range of £23,500 to £31,000, which includes sleep-in duties and additional responsibilities.
- The role involves supporting young children aged 6 to 12 who have experienced trauma, focusing on building positive relationships and enhancing self-esteem.
- Candidates should have a valid driving license, access to a vehicle, and ideally possess experience in child support or education.
- While an NVQ is preferred, the organization provides opportunities for staff to pursue NVQs, along with comprehensive training and support.
- The position includes benefits such as flexible rotas, health support, and career progression, with a requirement of prior experience in a related field.
Location:Vacancies in Natland and Kendal
Salary:£23,500 to £31,000 (includes sleep-in and additional responsibility) + Benefits
Hours:39 hours per week
We are seeking a number of Support Workers to join an incredible organisation providing support and education to young children between the ages of 6 to 12 years old who have come from traumatic backgrounds.
The service is a 24-hour programme which focuses on helping children to form positive relationships and enable them to increase their self-esteem, and acquire the skills they need both at home and at school.
Skills / Experience:
Please note you must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
- You will be a passionate individual who takes pride in seeing others succeed through the support you offer.
- Ideally with a background in Child Support or education we are seeking people who want to make a difference to the children they support.
- You will be comfortable with providing personal care when necessary and also in dealing with challenging behaviours with a strong understanding of safeguarding.
- An NVQ would be preferable however there is also an opportunity to progress and complete NVQs funded by the organisation.
Benefits:
- An environment that cares
- A comprehensive induction into the Companies approach, ethos and working practices
- Internal Diploma with a £500 payment on completion
- Training -All mandatory training funded by the organisation, DBS check, and NVQ 3 if required
- Flexible Rotas planned for staff health and well-being
- Nest pension scheme enrolment
- Physical and Mental Health support
- Confidential counsellor
- Wellness group
- Free gym and discounted treatments at Netherwood Hotel
- Bike to work scheme
- Career progression
