Details:
- Salary: £26,500 - 30,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Part-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Shoreham-by-Sea West Sussex
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Incredible Salary, Exceptional Benefits, Excellent Work/Life Balance, and Outstanding Career Development Opportunities**
A Support Worker position is open for an experienced Support Worker, Care Assistant, Care Worker, or Childcare Practitioner eager to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children. Discover the fantastic benefits of this role and click 'apply now' to learn more and start your journey to a rewarding new career!
**Support Worker Role Benefits**
Enjoy a fantastic range of additional perks, including:
**Comprehensive Training, Qualifications, and Career Development**: Receive 28 days of paid training and support to achieve Level 3, 4, and 5 qualifications, paving the way for progression to Deputy Manager and Registered Manager positions.
**Generous Holiday Entitlement**: Benefit from 23 to 32 days of holiday, increasing with service length, with the option to purchase additional leave.
**Flexible Working Options**: Depending on your job role.
**Staff Discounts**: Access hundreds of offers on groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, and high street retailers.
**Loyalty Payments**: Receive loyalty payments after 6 months and 1 year in the role.
**Discounted Gym Memberships**: Enjoy reduced rates at selected local sports and fitness centres.
**Support Worker Role Responsibilities**
- Work within a residential care team supporting children with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.
- Ensure the safety and engagement of children throughout the day under senior staff direction.
- Manage challenging behaviour (including verbal abuse and potential threats).
- Serve as a positive role model, maintaining a consistent and responsible approach.
- Help young people develop functional approaches to behaviour, particularly those who have faced rejection or significant challenges.
- Support young people in developing independence and social skills in preparation for adulthood.
- Liaise with parents, carers, other third parties, and the staff team.
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people.
**Support Worker Applicant Criteria**
* **Experience**: Applicants from all social care, healthcare, and education backgrounds are welcome, with roles available at various levels. If you have experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, Care Worker, Childcare Practitioner, Teaching Assistant, or in a related role, please apply now. If unsure, apply anyway, and we will review your CV and contact you for an initial discussion.
* **Working Pattern**: Shifts include Early, Late, and some Long Days on a rota basis, with some shifts requiring sleep-ins. Options may be available for those unable to commit to a full working rota.
Send your CV now to be considered for this exciting opportunity, and we will be in touch for a friendly initial chat