young people support worker jobs

Are you patient, understanding and prepared to support and care for vulnerable children affected by trauma and complex needs? You can make a genuine difference to a child’s life in providing positive experiences and acting as a role model to the future generations…

Our team is passionate about supporting children's individual hobbies, needs, and skills whilst making meaningful memories. We are looking to recruit dynamic, innovative, caring, and experienced Children's Support Workers to join our growing team.

Mayfield Lodge and Rainbow Lodge are unique 3 and 2 bedroom children's homes in Bournemouth, supporting children with learning disabilities, Autism and or other behavioural needs. We are dedicated to making them feel safe, not just in their homes but also in the surrounding areas.

What we offer our Children’s Support Workers:

Qualified Children's Support workers:

• Support workers with a completed Level 3 in residential childcare £13.00 per hour
• Additional sleep-in shifts available paid at £63 per night

Non-Qualified Support workers

• Support workers without Level 3 basic rate of pay from £12.70 per hour
• Additional sleep-in shifts available paid at £63 per night

Full Shifts are typically 7am to 7:30am. You may be required to cover a full shift or part of a shift.

Other benefits we offer to permanent team members include:

• Progression opportunities
• Be eligible to sign up to the Blue Light discount Card
• Casual dress
• Meals provided on shift
• Staff events
• Regular recognition
• Referral programme
• Company shift car

As a Children's Support Worker you will be responsible for:

• Acting as a corporate parent to care for, support and meet the needs of the children
• Cooking, cleaning, assisting with homework and participating in activities
• Safeguarding and promoting welfare of children
• To ensure all paperwork is completed to a high standard
• Supporting Children and young people with appointments/health checks

The home will use a therapeutic approach and will use the PACE model of parenting in order to support our children and young people who have experienced trauma and difficulties. Therefore, experience working with children in a support setting is essential.

The successful candidate will have:

• At least 1 year experience working with Children
• Full UK Driving Licence (held for 1 year as a minimum)
• NVQ Level 3 in residential childcare (or equivalent)

Come and work for a business who really values the effort and experience you can bring to the role. Apply Now to send us your details.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From £12.70 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you hold an NVQ Level 3 in residential childcare (or equivalent)?

Experience:

• Children's Support Work: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Full UK Driving Licence (held for 1 year as a minimum) (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person