Support Worker

We have a number of Support Worker Vacancies Available

No Experience Needed! 

Location: Meldreth, Nr. Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border

Salary: £11.72 ph to £12.20ph (linked to competency and qualifications) Plus £1500 Welcome bonus * 

 Hours: 4-week rota pattern – Average 40hrs per week for full time and flexible part time shifts/hours available including weekend only hours.  

Training: Full training is provided and once passed probation we will support and fund you to complete your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care.

We are currently looking for a number of Care Workers in the Meldreth, Nr. Royston (South Cambridgeshire / North Hertfordshire border), where our partnership children’s home and school provides education, care and therapeutic support for children and young people aged 6-19 years with severe and profound communication difficulties associated with conditions such as cerebral palsy, autism, brain injury and degenerative disorders.

Key Duties

• 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 to develop their learning and social skills wherever possible

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK without restrictions. 
• Ability to reliably commute to the local area. 
• Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or willing to apply for one. 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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