Enhance the lives of our young people and allow them to flourish
Haresfield is a specialist residential home just outside of Chippenham for young people aged eight to eighteen, with learning disabilities, complex needs, and behaviours that may challenge.
Check out our company page to see what our support workers say about Autonomy Care Group.
Application Process
Once you have sent your application a member of our recruitment team will review. If you have been shortlisted we will give you a call and go through a few questions about you and your experience. If you have not been successful you will receive an email letting you know.
Please do not telephone or visit us for an update on the progress of you application, we will contact you however due to the large volumes of applications we receive it may take up to 3 working days.
Join us and you can expect:
£12.60 per hour - QCF level 3 (or equivalent) and less than 2 years experience
£13.00 per hour - QCF level 3 (or equivalent) and minimum 2 years experience in Team Leader role
Benefits
Receive up to £300 for Employee Referrals
Employee of the month awards
Long service awards
Access to blue light card discounts
Full Time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
24-hour confidential employee advice line
Shifts
Full time contract
Work alternate weekends (essential)
Shift pattern 7am - 11pm
We are looking for people who are:
Caring and respectful enabling the people we support to have a high quality of life and make their own decisions
Flexible and adaptable will to go the extra mile if it means making a positive difference to someones life
Enthusiastic with excellent communication skills committed to developing positive working relationships
Have experience working with children and young people or adults with complex needs and behaviours that may challenge
Living within a 20 mile radius of Chippenham. (Essential)
Hold a valid driving license with access to a vehicle
Experience managing a team (preferable)
Training and Development
Funded apprenticeships and diplomas
Accredited Positive Behaviour Management Training
Mandatory Training Provided
Key Skills Required:
NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare
Strong numeracy, literacy and computer skills,
Broad knowledge of Learning Disabilities and other related conditions
Participating in on call essential
If you are looking for a rewarding career where you will make a real difference to someone’s life click apply.
Job description
Creating a loving and nurturing environment
Socialising with our young people and creating fun and engaging activities and home events
Cooking and support in the kitchen during meal times
Assisting with fantastic days out with our young people
Assisting with personal care
Complete relevant documentation
Completing supervision of the staff team
Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to the safety and well-being of the individuals who use our services and promote safer recruitment practices.
If you do not disclose something in your application that could prevent you working with children or vulnerable adults this could result in you being referred to the police and/or DBS as it is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children and/or vulnerable adults to apply for a role in a regulated activity.
If you have made a declaration in relation to a conviction that does not threaten the safety of the vulnerable people we support we will consider your application and explore further during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
We are a disability confident employer
We are a mental health at work committed employer
Residential Care Worker / Support Worker / Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Home Care Support Worker/Senior Support Worker/Team Leader