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Youth Support Worker

Positive Futures Recruitment Ltd
Posted 7 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Royston, Cambridgeshire SG8 6LG, England

Salary

£24,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Young Adult Support Worker is available at a residential specialist school in Meldreth, Hertfordshire.
  • The salary ranges from £24,375 for unqualified candidates to £26,582 for those with a Level 3 qualification, with additional night shift allowances.
  • Candidates must have at least 12 months of relevant experience or be willing to work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
  • The role involves providing high levels of care, assisting with therapy sessions, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment for young adults with special educational needs.
  • Benefits include full training, 33 days of holiday, a welcome bonus, and various employee perks.
*** PLEASE NOTE WE CAN NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. IF YOU REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP OR HAVE LESS THAN 12 MONTHS REMAINING ON YOUR VISA PLEASE DO NOT APPLY AS WE ARE UNABLE TO PROGRESS YOUR APPLICATION****

Job Title:Young Adult Support Worker - Residential Specialist School
Location:Meldreth, Hertfordshire
Salary:DAYS - £11.72-12.78 per hour - £24,375(unqualified) - £26,582 (Level 3) depending on experience
NIGHTS - £11.72-12.78 per hour - £24,375(unqualified) - £26,582 (Level 3) depending on experience PLUS £25 per night allowance (approximately £3,750 additional per year)

Hours:Full time you will be working on a 4 week rota pattern, working 40 hours per week. If you work Night shifts you will be working 14 shifts over 4 weeks (8:45pm to 8:15am) and are paid an additional £25 per night Ave 40hrs per week (3 or 4 shifts per week)

Part Time - We have a variety of shifts that could work for you - early mornings, evenings, weekends only, nights.

We are currently seeking both qualified and unqualifiedYoung Adult Support Workersto join an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities based in Meldreth, Hertfordshire.

The role:

  • Providing exceptional high levels of care during all daily activities such as washing, dressing, socialising, learning, washing/personal care.
  • Assisting with therapy sessions such as hydrotherapy and rebound therapy.
  • Communicating effectively and building strong relationships that will empower the children and young adults are free to grow and develop
  • Ensuring that the environment is safe, supportive and enjoyable
  • Helping develop their learning and social skills wherever possible
Experience /Qualifications:

  • If you do not already hold a qualification, willingness to work towards achieving Level 3 Diploma HSC (funded by our client).
  • A robust, positive and creative approach in meeting the needs of children and young adults.
  • Good interpersonal, communication and team working skills.
  • High level of resilience and patience
  • The ability to follow personal care routines
  • The ability to work within a rota pattern that typically requires working every other weekend.
Benefits:

  • Full training and continued support
  • Opportunity to study the Level 3 diploma in Residential Child Care which will be funded by us!
  • * Welcome bonus is payable in 2 payments - 50% following successful completion of probation and 50% after one year service
  • DBS is paid for by us
  • Part time hours available if required
  • 33 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Life assurance and pension
  • health cash back plan
  • Car lease scheme
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Perk box
  • Free parking
You will have a chance to work with a supportive team whose common goal is to empower and support wherever is required.

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