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Learning Disability Children Residential Support Worker

Long Term Futures Ltd
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 6JP, England

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Learning Disability Children's Residential Support Worker position is located in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, offering a salary range of £27,528 to £32,072 per annum.
  • This full-time, permanent role requires experience with children with learning disabilities, particularly Autism and ADHD, and flexibility for a rolling rota including sleep-in shifts.
  • Key responsibilities include providing care and support in accordance with Ofsted regulations and maintaining a safe, supportive environment for the children.
  • Benefits of the role include a company pension, 224 hours of annual leave, double pay on Bank Holidays, and opportunities for training and career progression.
  • A valid UK/EU manual driving licence is essential, and knowledge of Makaton or PEC's is desirable.

Learning Disability Children's Residential Support WorkerLocation: Swadlincote, Derbyshire (DE11) Salary: £27,528 - £32,072 per annum (£11.85 - £12.65 per hour plus £60 per sleep-in)Job Type: Full-time, Long Term - Permanent

Shift Pattern: Rolling rota, 08:00 AM - 11:00 PM (including sleep-ins)

Benefits:

  • Company pension (3% employer contribution)
  • 224 hours annual leave
  • Double pay on Bank Holidays
  • Training and NVQ qualifications provided
  • Employee wellbeing service
  • Career progression opportunities

We are working in collaboration with a children's residential home, looking to appint a Learning Disability Children's Residential Support Worker to support children with learning disabilities (including Autism, ADHD, and non-verbal communication). You will help create a safe, positive environment and guide young people to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide care, guidance, and support in line with Ofsted regulations.
  • Maintain a safe, supportive atmosphere focused on health, education, and personal development.
  • Work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure smooth daily operations.

Requirements:

  • Experience with Autism, ADHD, or non-verbal communication is desirable.
  • Knowledge of Makaton or PEC's is desirable.
  • A valid UK/EU manual driving licence is essential.
  • Flexibility to work a rolling rota with sleep-in shifts.
  • An enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks (we can assist with this).

Rota Example:

  • Week 1: Monday, Thursday, Saturday
  • Week 2: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
  • Week 3: Wednesday

If you feel you would be the right fit for this role, then please apply through submitting your CV. If you are a successful applicant, you will be contacted by Millie to arrange the next steps in the progression of your application.

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