I have a fantastic opportunity for a COMMITTED waking night support worker to join a brand new children's residential service in Chudleigh Knighton, Newton Abbot.
You need to be happy to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. It is challenging, but gratifying work!!
Your role would be to support young people aged between 8-18 during the night with learning/physical disabilities, complex health needs, autism and challenging behaviours.
Job Title: Waking Night Support Worker
Salary: £30,160 per annum
Location: Chudleigh Knighton, Newton Abbot (TQ13 postcode)
Contract: Permanent / Full-time
Hours: 40 hours a week
**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full driver's licence**
Benefits:
* Opportunity to complete the Level 3 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded!!!
* Casual dress code
* Company pension
* 28 days annual leave
* Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
* Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
* Fully funded induction
* Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
Responsibilities:
* To keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
* To be able to deal with challenging behaviours when needed.
* Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
* Provide support for the children and young people in the home and promote their independence and well-being.
* Maintain a safe environment for the young people.
* Ensuring the safety of the students and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the individual's; care plan, guidelines, reward system and preferred method of communication.
* Supporting taxing behaviour safely and sympathetically.
Requirements:
* Experience as a children's support worker, or with young people is desirable but not essential.
* Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is desirable but not essential.
* You must be over the age of 21.
* You must have a full UK manual driving licence - ESSENTIAL
If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people whilst starting on a career path within health & social care as a waking night support worker - this is the job for you!
Click apply today!!