Support Worker - Expiring soon!

Posted 19/06/2024 by Peters Dean Care Ltd

Location:
Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
Salary/Rate:
£26,500 - £30,000/annum + paid training and qualifications

**Incredible Salary, Exceptional Benefits, Excellent Work/Life Balance, and Outstanding Career Development Opportunities**

A Support Worker position is open for an experienced Support Worker, Care Assistant, Care Worker, or Childcare Practitioner eager to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children. Discover the fantastic benefits of this role and click 'apply now' to learn more and start your journey to a rewarding new career!

**Support Worker Role Benefits**

Enjoy a fantastic range of additional perks, including:

**Comprehensive Training, Qualifications, and Career Development**: Receive 28 days of paid training and support to achieve Level 3, 4, and 5 qualifications, paving the way for progression to Deputy Manager and Registered Manager positions.
**Generous Holiday Entitlement**: Benefit from 23 to 32 days of holiday, increasing with service length, with the option to purchase additional leave.
**Flexible Working Options**: Depending on your job role.
**Staff Discounts**: Access hundreds of offers on groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, and high street retailers.
**Loyalty Payments**: Receive loyalty payments after 6 months and 1 year in the role.
**Discounted Gym Memberships**: Enjoy reduced rates at selected local sports and fitness centers.

**Support Worker Role Responsibilities**

- Work within a residential care team supporting children with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.
- Ensure the safety and engagement of children throughout the day under senior staff direction.
- Manage challenging behaviour (including verbal abuse and potential threats).
- Serve as a positive role model, maintaining a consistent and responsible approach.
- Help young people develop functional approaches to behaviour, particularly those who have faced rejection or significant challenges.
- Support young people in developing independence and social skills in preparation for adulthood.
- Liaise with parents, carers, other third parties, and the staff team.
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people.

 **Support Worker Applicant Criteria**

  • **Experience**: Applicants from all social care, healthcare, and education backgrounds are welcome, with roles available at various levels. If you have experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, Care Worker, Childcare Practitioner, Teaching Assistant, or in a related role, please apply now. If unsure, apply anyway, and we will review your CV and contact you for an initial discussion.
  • **Working Pattern**: Shifts include Early, Late, and some Long Days on a rota basis, with some shifts requiring sleep-ins. Options may be available for those unable to commit to a full working rota.

Send your CV now to be considered for this exciting opportunity, and we will be in touch for a friendly initial chat.

Type:
Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
MV SW
Job ID:
221859750

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