We have an amazing opportunity for
residential support workers
to join our caring and support team at
Norton Court House , our specialist longer-term service for children and young people with a diagnosed Learning Disability and who display challenging behaviour as a result. We offer intensive levels of support and care to help the young people we care for develop social and life skills.
We encourage our young people to attend school or college during their stay with us, wherever possible, and to join us on fun day trips out to theme parks, the seaside or wherever their interests lie!
You will have an opportunity to learn whilst you work with Active Care Group. After probation you will be working towards
Level 4 Diploma
in Residential child care.
What you'll be working:
Days and Nights
Every other weekend
Rota shifts
Working towards
Level 4 Diploma
in Residential child care
Support from Manager and online tutor
Active Care Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. However due to the nature of the position there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement to recruit female Personal Healthcare Assistants.
What you'll be doing:
Build relationships with children and young people
Establish methods of communication with children and young people, reducing barriers when necessary
Assist children and young people with mealtimes where necessary
Support with activities of daily living and personal care when needed
Communicate any issues to the on shift team leader or management
Accurately report and/or record work activities
What you'll have:
A genuine interest in providing the best person centre care possible for our young people
NVQ 3 or equivalent in Childcare
Should have lived in the UK for 3 years
The ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Minimum experience of 9 months in the child care
Experience working within the Child care sector / Autism/ LD
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.
What to look forward to:
25
days annual leave plus bank holidays
After probation you will be enrolled on a l evel 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care course and must be willing to work towards this
Birthday
off
Join the
Active Learning Hub
and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
Active Reward App
giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
Free 24 hour confidential
Employee Assistance Programme
Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
A
Nest Personal Pension
account
Professional Indemnity Insurance Fees
met (Medical recruitment only)
Access to join a
Medicash Health Plan
for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
We recognise outstanding
Active Behaviours
via the
Active Awards
programme
Enhanced
Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
Refer a Friend Scheme
and earn yourself up to
£1000
by recommending someone you know
and , of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
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