Residential support worker

PLEASE NOTE - WE CAN NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. IF YOU REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP OR HAVE LESS THAN 12 MONTHS REMAINING ON YOUR VISA PLEASE DO NOT APPLY AS WE ARE UNABLE TO PROGRESS YOUR APPLICATION**** Job Title: Child Support Worker / Young Adult support worker- Residential Location: Meldreth, Hertfordshire Salary: DAYS - GBP11.72-12.78 per hour - GBP24,375(unqualified) - GBP26,582 (Level 3) depending on experience Hours: Full time - you will be working on a 4 week rota pattern, working 40 hours per week. We are currently seeking both qualified and unqualified Child Support Workers and Young Adult Support Workers to join an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities based in Meldreth, Hertfordshire. The role: * 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 Experience /Qualifications: * If you do not already hold a qualification, willingness to work towards achieving Level 3 Diploma HSC (funded by our client). * A robust, positive and creative approach in meeting the needs of children and young adults. * Good interpersonal, communication and team working skills. * High level of resilience and patience * The ability to follow personal care routines * The ability to work within a rota pattern that typically requires working every other weekend. Benefits: * Full training and continued support * Opportunity to study the Level 3 diploma in Residential Child Care which will be funded by us! * * Welcome bonus is payable in 2 payments - 50% following successful completion of probation and 50% after one year service * DBS is paid for by us * Part time hours available if required * 33 days rsquo; holiday including bank holidays * Life assurance and pension * health cash back plan * Car lease scheme * Bike to work scheme * Perk box * Free parking