Important, please read before applying: We do not have a sponsorship licence and cannot offer Home Office sponsorship. Due to the nature of the job we also cannot accept applications from people who are restricted to working 20 hours per week due to their visa status.
This job is based in Rocester, near Uttoxeter in Staffordshire and is not accessible via public transport before 09:00 and after 19:00 so please only apply if you either live nearby or live within a reasonable distance and have access to your own vehicle. Thank you
As a leading healthcare agency we are looking for experienced Children's Support Workers or Adult Support Workers looking for a new challenge, to join our team to work with one of our clients in a small residential children’s home in Rocester near Uttoxeter. The home has six ensuite rooms for children and young people with learning disabilities. The home provides accommodation for both settled care, short breaks and outreach.
The role involves:
- Working along with the team of Children's Support Workers to carry out personal care
- Providing domestic duties such as meal preparation and cleaning whilst encouraging the children and young people to assist or prepare meals with your guidance
- Provide a warm, safe and nurturing environment for the children and young people to grow
- Community access when required
To be suitable for this role you will need to have:
- At least 6 months experience caring for children and young people in a Children's Support Worker role or an Adult Social Care position
- Previous experience with challenging behaviour and/or intervention training.
- An enhanced DBS covering Children and Young People – preferably with the update service or we can apply for one for you
- A passion to deliver great care and support to motivate and ensure the children thrive in their personal lives and also in their education
- Good spoken English
- A minimum of 3 year work history so references can be supplied.
Hours of Work: Long Days, Lates, or Nights - you choose!
In return you will receive:
- £13.00 per hour + 12% Holiday pay direct into your bank account each Thursday following the week you worked
- 28 days annual leave pro rota. You accrue this based on the hours you have worked at 12% of your pay rate
- Access to your rotas and payslips on line. This gives all the detail for the home you are working at for each shift including address, telephone number so you will always be in the know!
- Confirmation of all shifts you have accepted via SMS and online rostering system - so if you have forgotten you only have to look at your phone
- Support from the office to ensure you thrive in your role
- Induction – at the start of your first shift at a new home – yes, including fire procedures!
We are keen to hear from you if you have recent experience as a Children's Support Worker or Adult Support Worker sector willing to receive training and support to use your transferable skills based in Leek or any of the surrounding areas.
Apply now or call us for more information.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Freelance, Fixed term contract
Pay: From £12.50 per hour
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work days:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Weekends only
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rocester ST14: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- UK Healthcare: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English fluently (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: RWM/ST14/CH
