Children and Young Adults Support Worker

Children and Young Adults Support Worker

Salary: £12.87 to £14.03 per hour (linked to competency and qualifications) Plus £1500 Welcome bonus *

Category: Care

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Location: Meldreth Manor Children's Home

Hours: 4 week rota pattern – Average 40hrs per week for full time and flexible part time shifts/hours available including weekend only hours.

Training: Full training is provided and once passed probation we will support and fund you completing Level 3 diploma in Residential Child Care

We are currently looking for a Support/Care Worker in Meldreth, Nr. Royston (South Cambridgeshire / North Hertfordshire border), where our Aurora Meldreth Manor 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.

Key Duties

• Providing exceptional high levels of care during all daily activities such as washing, dressing, socialising, learning, washing/personal care.
• Assisting with therapy 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 develop their learning and social skills wherever possible

Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required. Please see the link below for our full job description:

Job Description: Children and Young Adult Support Worker

Skills & Qualifications It is a tough yet totally rewarding role. Ultimately, we are looking for people with a passion to build relationships and positively change the lives of the children and young adults that we work with. So, whilst previous experience would be highly beneficial; it's not essential. What's more important to us is that you can demonstrate the right attitude to make a difference

Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:

• Willingness to learn and to go the extra mile

• Ability to guide and encourage supportive independence when possible

• Exceptional communication skills and patience

• Resilient with a robust and positive nature

• 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

• Welcome bonus is payable in 2 payments - 50% following successful completion of probation and 50% after one year service

Job benefits

• Training & Development
• Save Money on Everyday Essentials
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car scheme
• Competitive Pay & Reward
• 24/7 GP Access for you & your household
• UK Health Cash Plan
• Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000!
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wagestream