Support Worker - Burton-On-Trent, United Kingdom - Degree-Six Recruitment Ltd

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DegreeSix is a Social Care recruitment agency looking for Residential Support Workers who want to make a difference in the lives of Young People with disabilities such as autism, mental health problems and challenging behaviours.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will be providing a combination of support alongside an established team. The home you will support will vary from 2-3 bedded services with young people from 8-16.


While working as a Residential Support Worker you will need to be empathetic and understanding of the trauma those in your care have suffered which can manifest into very challenging behaviours.

Requirements of the role

  • You must be at least 21 years of age when working with Children
  • A full UK driving license is not essential advantageous
  • 3+ Months of experience supporting people with disabilities
If you meet the above criteria, we can offer you

  • Variety of shift patterns including long days, early/late shifts and waking nights
  • Flexible working hours to fit around your availability
  • Ongoing training including the opportunity to complete a workbased diploma
  • Hourly rates between £10.42 and £11 per hour + Sleep Overpayments (£19,000£22,000 + s/o fulltime equivalent)
  • Enhanced bank holiday pay (Double time in most cases)
  • Opportunity to transition into a full time, permanent position

The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service or provide Update Service subscription details

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Job Type:
Freelance


Salary:
£10.42-£11.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Referral programme

Day range:

  • Every weekend
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends
  • Weekends only

Physical setting:

  • Residential home

Shift:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift

Experience:


  • Social care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)
  • DBS on the update system (preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day shift
(preferred)

  • Night shift
(preferred)


Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

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