Children and Young Persons Support Worker

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Job description

*Support Worker, Meldreth*

*£9.15ph to £10.20ph (linked to competency and qualifications)*

*Hours: 4 week rota pattern - Ave 40hrs per week.*

*Where possible flexible shift patterns to suit you (PT hours also available)*

I am looking for a Support Worker in Meldreth, Nr. Royston (South Cambridgeshire / North Hertfordshire border), for my client, a wonderful children's home and school provides education, care and therapeutic support for children and young people aged 9-19 years with severe and profound communication difficulties associated with conditions such as cerebral palsy, autism, brain injury and degenerative disorders.

*Your Duties*
* Providing dignified and high levels of care during all daily activities such as washing, dressing, socialising, learning, washing/personal care.
* Assisting with therapeutic sessions such as hydrotherapy and rebound therapy.
* Communicating effectively and building strong relationships that will empower the children and young adults are free to grow and develop.
* Ensuring that the environment is safe, supportive and enjoyable.
* Helping to develop learning and social skills wherever possible.
* Keeping accurate records and sharing concerns and needs with the relevant people.

*You should be able to show: *

* Willingness to learn and positive work ethic.
* Ability to guide and encourage supportive independence when possible.
* Exceptional communication skills and patience.
* Ability to be creative in meeting the needs of the young adults or children's needs.
* Ability to work on a rota pattern- please note that this will typically mean working every other weekend.

*The benefits: *
* Full training and continued support
* Opportunity to study the Level 3 diploma in Residential Child Care which will be funded by the employer
* Part time and flexible hours available if required
* 30 days' holiday including bank holidays
* Life assurance and pension
* health cash back plan
* Car lease scheme
* Bike to work scheme
* Perk box
* Free parking

The setting is going through updating schemes, which will include new state of the art facilities.

You will have a chance to work with a supportive team whose common goal is to empower and support wherever is required.

*Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.*

Please apply with a CV now, or call Bee on

Part-time hours: 16-40 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £10.20 per hour

Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Flexible schedule
* On-site parking
* Store discounts
* Wellness programmes
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
* No weekends
* Overtime
* Weekend availability

Work remotely:
* No