We have a GREAT opportunity for a Support Worker to join my client's supported accommodation in Exmouth. You'll be supporting young adults between the ages of 16-18 years old with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours.
We are looking for ADAPTABLE, MOTIVATED, and COMMITTED individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of young people; to enable them to develop socially, emotionally and behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for.
No two days are ever the same, so you need to be happy to work in a busy, ever-changing environment. It is challenging, but gratifying work!!
Job Title: Support Worker
Salary: £30,033 - £30,824 (Inclusive of sleeps)
Location: Exmouth
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Guaranteed 165 per month
3 Week rolling rota shift pattern: 09:00am - 11:00pm (sleep) 07:00am - 09:30am
* Week 1 - 3 x 24.5 hour shifts
* Week 2 - 3 x 24.5 hour shifts
* Week 3 - 1 x 24.5 hour shift
**Due to the nature of the job we will only accept candidates who hold a Full UK Driving Licence**
Benefits:
* Sleep in rate of £60
* Enhanced over time rate between £15.35 & £16.38 p/h
* Hourly rate of £11.67 - £12.05 per hour
* £500 refer a friend
* £500 welcome bonus upon successful passing of probation
* £50 birthday and £50 Christmas Amazon vouchers
* 45p per mile for work related travel
* 214.5 hours and 5 sleeps paid annual leave per year
* Small homes of 3-4 young people
* Support of a Home Manager
* Employee assistance programme.
Responsibilities:
* To encourage the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives.
* To keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
* To be able to deal with challenging behaviours when needed.
* Protect young people from risks to their health and welfare.
* Provide support for the young people in the home and, promote their independence and well-being.
* Maintain a safe environment for 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.
* Develop and maintain good working relationships with the staff, parents, Social Workers and other professionals involved in the young people's lives such as Psychologists.
Requirements:
* Experience as a Children's Residential 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 a car driver as you will be required to transport young people from time to time.
* You must be over the age of 21.
* You must be able to commute to Exmouth.
If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people between the ages of 16 - 18 with EBD, whilst starting on a career path within health & social care - this is the job for you!
Click apply today!!