Children Support Worker - Full Training Provided

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Children Support Worker

The unique opportunity to work in a local council children's service

Do you have experience working with children with SEN or learning disabilities? Are you looking for a hugely rewarding career with long term prospects?

My client is the council and they are looking to hire permanent Residential Support Worker into their specialist residential care home for children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and physical disabilities.

Benefits for the Residential Support Worker includes:

• Starting salary of £31,000 (£26,824 plus £4,000 sleep ins)
• Full-time contract
• Paid for DBS
• Fully funded training
• On-going progression opportunities
• Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!

The children's home is based in Dartington and you must be a driver due to the demands of the role which includes taking the young people on trips and to medical appointments.

Please do not apply if you need sponsorship. To apply for this role you must have residence and right to work within the UK. You must also be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep over shifts.

If you have experience with SEN children, learning disabilities, physical disabilities or complex needs in young people, this is the perfect opportunity to enhance your career with a move to the local council.

Responsibilities of the Residential Support Worker:

• Ensuring the children have the full help and support required with their daily activities and routine
• Promote a positive lifestyle with lots of engagement, activities and opportunities
• Some personal care may be involved
• Safeguard the young people at all times making sure there are protected and safe

The job is based in Dartington and we are holding interviews this month. Apply now!