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Veritas Education Recruitment

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Residential Support Worker to join their dedicated team. This role is pivotal in providing care and support to children and young people with complex needs in a nurturing environment. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, a full UK driving license, and a strong commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. The position offers flexible shifts, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive management team. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career in residential care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Level 3 - Level 5 diplomas fully funded
Management development programs
On shift meals provided
Employer Pension Scheme
Generous 6.6 weeks annual leave
Free parking
High street discount scheme
Overtime and extra sleep ins available
RAF Scheme

Qualifications

  • Full UK driving license required.
  • Experience with SEN, Autism, and personal care is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Support children and young people with complex needs.
  • Work on a rota basis covering early and late shifts.

Skills

Excellent communication skills
Effective organisational capability
Up to date DBS FOR Child and Adult
Team player
Flexibility
Resilience
Strong attitude
SEN experience
Behaviour management
Personal Care

Education

Level 3 - Level 5 diplomas

Job description

Residential Children Support Worker

Veritas Education are looking for a Residential Support Worker for an immediate part time/full time position in PRESTON/RIBCHESTER/LONGRIDGE/BLACKBURN

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

Pay: 113.68 - 14.50

Location: PRESTON/RIBCHESTER/LONGRIDGE/BLACKBURN

Shifts: Days/Evening Shifts Monday - Friday 15:00 - 21:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 9:00am - 21:00pm

Role type: PERMANENT

Our new role

We are looking for staff with a range of experience and backgrounds to come and make this house a home ready for the Children & Young People to move into. The school offers Education, Care and Clinical support for children & young people aged 8 to 18 years, who come to us on a full time, residential basis from across the country, with a range of Autistic Spectrum and associated complex needs.

We do require staff who hold a full UK driving license for this role

Our part time and full-time staff work on a rota basis, covering a mixture of earlies & lates (with Sleep Ins).


What You'll Need To Succeed

You will need to be confident in working with adults and children and have a genuine desire to support the work of the team. To be considered for daytime Support Work roles you must:

Key skills & Experience:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Effective organisational capability
  • Up to date DBS FOR Child and Adult
  • Great team player
  • Flexibility to respond to the changing needs of those who we support
  • Extremely Resilient
  • Strong "can do" attitude
  • SEN experience (Autism, Challenging behaviour, life skills, personal care)
  • Strong behaviour management
  • One to one and small group work
  • Professional manner
  • Enthusiasm and friendly approach
  • Personal Care

What You'll Get In Return

  • Dedicated and skilled Principal & Registered Manager who provides excellent leadership across the School and Home.
  • Level 3 - Level 5 diplomas fully funded
  • Management development programs - if you wish to sustain a long term and progressive career with an organisation that has an international presence like no other provider in this field
  • On shift meals provided
  • We have our own management development program that has a proven success rate
  • Employer Pension Scheme & Generous 6.6 weeks annual leave
  • Free parking
  • High street discount scheme
  • Earning potential - overtime and extra sleep ins available
  • RAF Scheme

Essential:

  • Full UK Driving License

What You Need To Do Now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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