Children's Support Worker - Learning Disabilities
Package Description
Job Title: Children's Support Worker - learning disabilities
Job Location: Woolston, Southampton
Hours: Full-time (39 Hours) working various shift patterns including long days and sleep ins.
Salary: £13.00 - £13.70 per hour (26,364 - £27,784 per annum ) plus extra £3k - £6k per annum for sleep ins (based on 4 - 8 per month)
Get ready to make a real difference in the lives of children who need it most.
We're on a mission to create a safe haven where every child's potential shines bright.
We are looking for a resilient and nurturing Children's Support worker to join our family home, caring for young people who have severe learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, some of whom are non verbal and use wheelchairs. You would be the person to give encouragement and praise when needed, to be patient during times of crisis and to inspire them to grow and develop.
The role can be emotionally challenging and you could be handling difficult situations BUT you could be the person to change a life for the better.
A level of personal care is required according to the child's needs.
What do you need?
- Previous relevant experience or transferable skills such as adult care, police, education, ex forces or supporting vulnerable people.
- Physically able to operate hoist and lifting equipment.
- A real passion and desire to support children in a homely environment
- A good level of English communication skills, Makaton or BSL would be beneficial.
- Experience or knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models.
- Naturally caring, flexible and resilient.
- Full UK drivers licence would be beneficial.
More about the role
- Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children and young people
- Act as a positive role model to to give encouragement and praise.
- Ensure their safety and wellbeing
- Provide emotional support to allow the children to reach their full potential in sometimes challenging situations
- Build friendships and trusting relationships
Join us as a Children's support Worker at our family home and you will receive:
- Full induction and introductory programme
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience
- Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay
- Free meals
- A great employee Benefits programme
- NEST Pension Scheme
- Life assurance
- Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check paid for by us
- 28 days annual leave
- Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
Why choose Keys Group for your career?
Keys Group provide innovative care and education services to children and young people who have complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties or who display challenging behaviour. We try and make every day extraordinary for the children we care for and support, because we believe in every single one of.
As well as competitive pay and in house professional support, we provide and fully fund the necessary training for you to achieve valuable externally accredited qualifications.
Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Keys Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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