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Charles Hunter Associates

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Residential Support Worker to join a dedicated team in Southampton. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential emotional support to young males with learning disabilities and autism, helping them with daily activities and personal care. The position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people, fostering independence and encouraging positive experiences. With flexible shifts and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children. Join us and help create a nurturing home where young people can thrive.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Training Provided

CV Enhancement Opportunity

Temp to Perm Contract

Qualifications

  • Experience in supporting young people with autism and learning disabilities is essential.
  • Strong communication skills are necessary to build relationships with the children.

Responsibilities

  • Provide emotional support and assist young people with daily activities.
  • Encourage independence and community involvement among the children.

Skills

Emotional Support

Personal Care Assistance

Communication Skills

Patience

Understanding of Autism

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Experience in Care

Job description

We are looking for a Residential Support Worker to join our clients Residential Children's Home based in Southampton.

You must have full right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

About the team

Our client based in Southampton is a children's home supporting 5 young males between the ages of 10-17 years with Learning Disabilities and Autism. The children in this home have a range of autonomy from complex needs to high functioning Autism. The home promotes young people's independence and enhances their activities and skill set by offering a stable home environment and encouraging activities in the community.

Young person number 1: Likes to play on YouTube, gaming, and TV. Can be known to hit himself, cause nosebleeds, and self-injure.

Young person number 2: Chinese/English descent, fragmented communication, previous self-injury, needs to self-regulate in his own space, hitting doors, tables, and walls.

Young person number 3: 2:1 support, full support with personal care, complex learning disabilities, currently not in education, moved from Wales to England in an unregulated environment. ADHD, very active and mobile.

Young person number 4: Most able, bright, academic, will verbally challenge.

Young person number 5: Youngest in the home, gets emotionally heightened, and mirrors poor behaviours.

About you

As a Residential Support Worker, you'll offer emotional support to young people and assist with daily activities like personal care and getting ready for school. The boys like to have downtime as well, so making sure they can spend time uninterrupted doing something they enjoy is key.

While there will be challenges, as these homes support young people with autism, learning difficulties, and mental health needs, the strong relationships and positive memories you build will be rewarding. Many of their workers find it fulfilling to see young people overcome obstacles and thrive.

Shifts/Rotas:

  • Long Days: 7am - 10pm
  • Late Start: 2:00pm - 10pm
  • Early Start: 7am - 2pm
  • Mid Length: 10am - 7pm (usually on weekends)

What's on offer?

  • From £11.50 per hour + holiday pay (going up with national minimum wage increase)
  • Training provided
  • Great opportunity to enhance your CV and skillset
  • Temp to Perm contract

For more information, please get in contact:

Aisha Kitwana - Consultant

0118 948 5555

akitwana@charecruitment.com

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