Support Worker

Support Worker, - No Experience Needed! 

Location: 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 completing Level 3 diploma in Residential Child Care

Teaching Personnel are currently working with a large SEN school, the school are currently looking for a number of Care Workersin Royston. The School is a children’s home and school provides education, care and therapeutic support for children and young people aged 9-19 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 develop their learning and social skills wherever possible

It is a tough yet totally rewarding role. Ultimately, the school are looking for people with a passion to build relationships and positively change the lives of the children and young adults that they work with. So, whilst previous experience would be highly beneficial; it’s not essential.  What’s more important to the school is that you can demonstrate the right attitude to make a difference

you will be required to drive and have access to your own vehicle.

If this school is off interest to you please send your CV to Abigail Simpson.

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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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