Residential Support Worker
Preston, Lancashire
Residential Support Worker
Location:PRESTON/RIBCHESTER/LONGRIDGE/BLACKBURN
Pay: £13.68 - £14.50
Working hours per week: 37.5
Role type: PERMANENT
Shifts: Days or Nights
We do require staff who hold a full UK driving license for this role
Our new role
We are looking for staff with a range of experience and backgrounds to come and make this house a home ready for the Children & Young People to move into.
The school offers Education, Care and Clinical support for children & young people aged 8 to 18 years, who come to us on a full time, residential basis from across the country, with a range of Autistic Spectrum and associated complex needs.
We do require staff who hold a full UK driving license for this role
Our full-time staff work 40 hours a week on a rota basis, covering a mixture of earlies & lates (with Sleep Ins).
What You'll Need To Succeed
You will need to be confident in working with adults and children and have a genuine desire to support the work of the team. To be considered for daytime Support Work roles you must:
Key skills & Experience:
Excellent communication skills
Effective organisational capability
Up to date DBS FOR Child and Adult
Great team player
Flexibility to respond to the changing needs of those who we support
Extremely Resilient
Strong "can do" attitude
SEN experience (Autism ,Challenging behaviour, life skills, personal care)
Strong behaviour management
One to one and small group work
Professional manor
Enthusiasm and friendly approach
Personal Care
What You'll Get In Return
Dedicated and skilled Principal & Registered Manager who provides excellent leadership across the School and Home.
Level 3 - Level 5 diplomas fully funded
Management development programs - if you wish to sustain a long term and progressive career with an organisation that has an international presence like no other provider in this field
On shift meals provided
We have our own management development program that has a proven success rate
Employer Pension Scheme & Generous 6.6 weeks annual leave
Free parking
High street discount scheme
Earning potential - overtime and extra sleep ins available
RAF SchemeEssential:
Full UK Driving Licence
What You Need To Do Now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community £13.68 - £14.50/hour