At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in developing independent living skills and organise fun social activities.
- Company: Join the Deaf Academy, a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy 13 weeks of holiday, weekly training, and fully funded BSL lessons.
- Other info: Multiple roles available with progression opportunities and a nurturing team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while enjoying a coastal location.
- Qualifications: Passion for supporting young people and flexibility in shift patterns.
The predicted salary is between 24823 - 24823 £ per year.
We’re seeking Residential Care Workers to join our team supporting students (aged 9-25) to develop independent living skills while supporting their education.
The role will be in either our new adult residential centre, or on-site residential flats at the academy.
Both locations are based in Exmouth, a short walk from the beach.
Overview
Take a meaningful role with Deaf Academy, inspiring the next generation.
You’ll support our young people in developing independent living skills and organise social activities in the local community, trips to the beach, cinema, bowling, and travel further afield.
Students split time between school/college and residential care flats, with shifts outside of traditional school hours.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily care and support to residents, helping them build independent living skills and participate in education and work placements as applicable.
- Plan and organise social activities locally and further afield, including trips to community venues and the beach.
- Support within school or college settings and collaborate with staff to ensure developmental progress for residents.
- Be flexible to shift patterns and contribute to a positive, nurturing living environment.
- Shift pattern
- There are 2 teams, each working 42 hours per week. Details can be discussed at interview:
- Two teams sharing a 2-week rota including weekends, with some evenings and sleep-ins; 1 in every 2 weekends during term.
- A team working Monday to Friday across morning and afternoon/evening hours.
What we offer
- 13 weeks of holiday (rare in care roles)
- Weekly CPD and development sessions
- Supportive team environment
- Fully funded BSL training and in-house lessons
- Inclusive, collaborative culture
- Progression opportunities and specialist training
- Coastal location close to the beach
*This position is term-time plus 5 training days.
Minimum salary for this role without sleep-ins is £24,823 per annum (Mon-Fri shift pattern).
Salary with sleep-ins may be up to £28,471 per annum (maximum sleep-ins for full shift pattern), or £30,646 per annum at top of the pay scale.
We have multiple roles available to start in September and will shortlist on a rolling basis. The Academy may close or amend the advert before the closing date.
Safeguarding information
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults; an enhanced DBS check is required.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Applicants are required to declare cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected and not filtered out, as defined by the Act (as amended).
The Academy is a Disability Committed Employer promoting diversity and inclusion, and is signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant in support of ex-service personnel.
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