Ruskin Mill Trust currently offers residential support for students, providing Practical Skill Therapeutic Education for young people aged 16 to 25 years who have a range of learning difficulties, including autistic spectrum disorders and behaviours that challenge.
Our service is continually developing and we are always looking for committed individuals who feel they can help us to achieve our aims. Individual development is given the highest priority together with the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of a positive and progressive service. Welsh speaker desirable but not essential.
* Have a strong desire to support young people, have excellent observational skills, and the ability to problem solve and think creatively to enable our young people to reimagine their potential
* Be a patient, caring, compassionate with a young person-centred nature
* Demonstrate the ability to manage emotionally challenging situations, be a team player with experience of support work in both educational and residential settings
Emotional intelligence and resilience with the ability to react calmly in stressful situations
* Be able to work flexible hours as this role works predominantly evenings, weekend and sleepovers on a rota basis
* A NVQ 3 in Health and Social Work would be desirable, but not essential, as Ruskin Mill Trust will financially support you to gain this qualification
Due to the locations of some of our team houses - being a driver with access to your own vehicle would be advantageous. Dwbl, Pembrokeshire with travel to Ty'r Eithin, Carmarthenshire. Shifts involve working primarily during the evenings and weekends, including sleepovers.
Working at Ruskin Mill Trust is rewarding and in return, we offer competitive salaries, with progression in pay once qualified, and a private pension scheme. In addition, staff receive:
* Staff receive a comprehensive induction, an excellent personal development plan and extensive training to include Autism, Attachment, Emotional Resilience, Holistic Support, Practical Skills Therapeutic Education(PSTE), and CPI training
* Beautiful outdoor locations in which to work, with free lunches and car parking
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