Support Worker - Preston, United Kingdom - Charles Hunter

Charles Hunter

Verified Company

Preston, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you looking to work with young people with learning disabilities and complex needs? Are you looking to develop and gain a career working in the care sector?

A unique opportunity is available working as a Support Worker in a Residential service with children and young adults between the ages of who have Autistic, Mental Health, Verbal Challenging behaviour and learning difficulties in Preston.

For your hard work, you will have the opportunity to gain further qualifications including generous annual leave and progression opportunities

If you have previous experience as a Support Worker or Care Assistant where you have provided support to young adults with Autism Diagnosis, Challenging Behaviours or Learning Disabilities then my client would love to hear from you.

This is an amazing chance to join a company that offer great support and training in a challenging yet rewarding health care job.

Benefits for you as the Support Worker include:

Generous annual leave
Pay of £23,000
Progression opportunities
Pension scheme
Fully funded DBS

Requirements of the Support Worker include:

Experience working with challenging behaviours in a care setting
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent
Commitment to work long days and weekends
UK Driving license
Good standard of written English for report writing
Strong communication skills and emotional resilience

Responsibilities of the Support Worker include:

Provide a person-centred approach at all times
Protect the service users at all times
Give guidance to the service users and promote independence
Take part in activities the service users enjoy e.g. football, swimming or long walks

Location:
Foulridge

Salary:
Up to £23,000

Role:
full time 40 hours a week