Details:
- Salary: £27,009 - 27,687 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Lincoln Lincolnshire
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Support Worker – Residential School
Licoln, Lincolnshire | £13.49–£13.83 per hour | £27,009–£27,687
Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children and young people with complex needs?
We are recruiting Support Workers to join a GOOD-rated residential school in Norton Disney, supporting young people aged 11–19 with severe learning disabilities, autism and complex behaviours.
You'll provide consistent, person-centred support to young people, many of whom are non-verbal and require support with personal care, communication and manual handling.
What we're looking for
You don't need a Level 3 qualification. We're interested in candidates with experience in:
* Learning disabilities – children or adults
* Residential or social care
* Schools / education
* Nursing or healthcare
* Supported living or complex care
* University graduates with relevant degrees such as Psychology, Social Work, Education, Childhood Studies, Special Educational Needs or similar
Most importantly, you'll be patient, compassionate, resilient and genuinely passionate about supporting young people.
Training & progression
You'll receive full support and training, including:
✓ Care Certificate
✓ Makaton training
✓ Specialist training
✓ Opportunity to work towards Level 3
The rota
38.5 hours per week on average, working a rolling 3-week rota.
7am–3.30pm | 2pm–10pm
One long weekend day 7am–10pm, working two weekends followed by a weekend off.
No sleep-ins.
Location
Norton Disney, Lincolnshire
Due to the rural location, you'll need a reliable way to get to work. Driving is desirable but not essential.
Important Information
No sponsorship is available for this position.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
If you're looking for a role where you can build a career, receive specialist training and make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to find out more