Experienced Support Worker

Child and/or Adult Care

Veritas Education are looking for an experienced Residential Support Worker for an immediate full-time position in Preston. Must hold a UK Driving Licence.

Location: PRESTON/BLACKBURN/RIBCHESTER

Vacancy Type: Temp to Perm (Full Time Role)

Hours: 37.5 Per Week (Minimum)

Our Client is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist adult/child care services. Their aim is to provide the right support in the right home for all the individuals they accommodate. When you join our client, you'll be part of something special.

Within community-based residential care settings, as well as a network of supported living services, they support children and adults who suffer from severe autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), and behavioral difficulties. The residential home is set in a rural location just outside of Preston, close to the motorway and near local bus stops. This home supports 5 (8 - 25 year old) boys and girls who have learning disabilities and predominantly an autism diagnosis.

The home is looking for a Support Worker to provide care. Both personal care, hygiene, and participation in activities are key parts of the Support Worker role. Therefore, high energy, excellent communication, and organizational skills are vital.

As a Support Worker, you will be a key member of the team, working either 1:1 with your client or within small groups. You will be providing high standards of person-centered support and care to the service users. Through a creative and caring approach, you will build good relationships with both service users and their families, supporting service users in the planning of goals and in living as independently as possible.

Key skills & Experience:

1. Excellent communication skills
2. Effective organizational capability
3. Up to date DBS for Child and Adult
4. Great team player
5. Flexibility to respond to the changing needs of those we support
6. Extremely resilient
7. Strong 'can do' attitude
8. SEN experience (Autism, Challenging behavior, life skills, personal care)
9. Strong behavior management
10. One to one and small group work
11. Professional manner
12. Enthusiasm and friendly approach
13. Personal Care
14. Level 1, 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (Desirable)

Your Development from day one:

1. Added to a career pathway, outlining where you want to be and what you want to achieve.
2. ALL in-house training paid for e.g. TeamTeach, Makaton, PEC etc.
3. Progression: Support Worker - Line Manager - Senior - Assistant - Manager

If you feel as if the information above is the exact Support Worker role you are looking for, please do not hesitate to apply with your most recent CV or contact (url removed) or (phone number removed).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

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

Veritas Education works with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, and college level, as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer: Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, color, 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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