Come and join one of the UKs largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000 people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone. We have an amazing opportunity for residential support workers to join our caring and support team at Norton Court House, our specialist longer-term service for children and young people with a diagnosed Learning Disability and who display challenging behaviour as a result. We offer intensive levels of support and care to help the young people we care for develop social and life skills. We encourage our young people to attend school or college during their stay with us, wherever possible, and to join us on fun day trips out to theme parks, the seaside or wherever their interests lie You will have an opportunity to learn whilst you work with Active Care Group. After probation you will be working towards Level 4 Diploma in Residential child care. What you'll be working: Days and Nights Every other weekend Rota shifts Working towards Level 4 Diploma in Residential child care What you'll be doing: Build relationships with children and young people Establish methods of communication with children and young people, reducing barriers when necessary Assist children and young people with mealtimes where necessary Support with activities of daily living and personal care when needed Communicate any issues to the on shift team leader or management Accurately report and/or record work activities What you'll have: A genuine interest in providing the best person centre care possible for our young people NVQ 3 or equivalent in Childcare Should have lived in the UK for 3 years The ability to communicate effectively at all levels Minimum experience of 9 months in the child care Experience working within the Child care sector / Autism/ LD We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer. What to look forward to: 25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group ADZN1_UKTJ