Job Title: Children’s Support Worker
Location: Caldwell, Derbyshire, DE12 6RS
Salary: £16,731.00 to £19,480.50 p/a plus 35 days paid annual leave and benefits
Hours: Full Time, Permanent
This School in Derbyshire is an independent specialist day and residential school for young people aged 8 to 19 years with severe learning disabilities, autism and associated challenging behaviour.
Students have personalised and individualized programmes, designed by a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to support the young person to make progress, develop skills and engage socially with others.
While previous experience in a similar role is beneficial, it is not essential as we are able to offer the training and support required by someone who is just starting their career in care.
You will:
- Form positive relationships with the young people, supporting them through life and helping to create a safe and caring home environment along with a team of other experienced professionals
- Promote their independence and teach life skills that they can carry throughout the rest of their lives
- Gain experience working within the classroom in our onsite school setting. By providing care and education we ensure that children’s individual programmes are delivered consistently. The focus is to provide a safe, stable and nurturing environment where young people’s skills and aspirations can be encouraged to develop
In return for your hard work and commitment the School will provide a menu of regular training in key areas such as Safeguarding, positive behaviour support, First Aid and many more
They welcome applications from people who don’t see this as just a job but a real chance to make a difference in the lives of the young people we support. If you’re passionate about a career in care then come and join the team!
Benefits:
- Good Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid induction and training time
- Paid sick pay (after qualifying period)
- Good internal progression opportunities
- 35 days paid annual leave
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