Support Worker role in the founding team of a new not-for-profit children's residential home run by Agincare, supporting children with learning disabilities. The work centres on building trusting relationships, supporting daily routines and life skills, and handling challenging behaviour with a therapeutic approach. The post includes a sleep-in rota, averaging four a month, and is offered on full-time, part-time or bank contracts. No experience is needed, but a commitment to completing an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare is expected, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Build trusting, positive relationships with children and young people
- Support daily routines, from school runs and mealtimes to play and bedtime
- Help children learn life skills and build their independence
- Work as part of a team to keep children safe, secure and cared for
- Support care plans, routines and risk assessments, with training
- Handle challenging behaviour calmly, using a therapeutic approach
- Take part in active days and activities with children
- Take part in the sleep-in rota, averaging four sleep-ins a month
Qualifications
- Commitment to completing NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Residential Childcare
Other
- Genuine interest in supporting children with learning disabilities
- Patient, resilient and emotionally intelligent
- Able to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins
- Physically and mentally fit for the role
- Positive attitude and team-player mindset
Nice to have
- Driving licence
What's offered
- Company pension scheme
- Fully funded Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification
- Refer-a-friend bonus of up to Β£1,000
- Paid enhanced DBS check
- Blue Light Discount package
- Early On Demand Pay
- Career development pathways and training
- Staff recognition and appreciation schemes
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team