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Learning Disability Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: 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.
