At Unified Care, we don’t just support, we change lives. As a care provider we are passionate about helping looked-after children and young people successfully navigate some of the most defining transitions in their lives.
THIS IS A FULL TIME POSITION
Rotas will include a mixture of the following shifts
Day shift, Night shift & Sleep ins – sleeps paid an additional £70
What we will give you –
· A supportive, approachable management team
· Ongoing training & development
· Contributory company pension
· A confidential employee assistance programme & regular wellbeing check-in
· Refer a friend bonus scheme
· Support to progress your career, including the opportunity to complete Level 3 qualifications
· Paid DBS, training, induction and shadow shifts
Your Role –
· Provide high-quality, person-centred care to children and young people
· Support children and young people with learning difficulties and challenging behaviours
· Respond effectively in crisis situations, providing calm, consistent support
· Promote positive routines, structure, and stability
· Work collaboratively with care teams, contributing to care plans
· Encourage and support access to education, health services, and community activities
· Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours in line with care plans, risk assessments
· Ensure the home or placement setting is safe, clean, and welcoming
You must –
· Have experience working with children and young people with challenging behaviours
· Have a Full UK Driving License
· Have a genuine passionate for providing quality care
· Excellent communication and relationship building skills
· A commitment to safeguarding, professionalism, and delivering care that puts the young person first
· Willing to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Residential Children & Young People or hold this qualification
· Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours
· Be flexible in completing a range of shifts
Please note, candidates must be a UK Resident with the legal right to work in the UK. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidate
Pay: £29,120.00-£30,160.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
Experience:
- children support work : 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
