What makes Sure Steps a Great place to work?
- WEEKLY PAY!
- Growing organisation with expanding homes – We're continuing to grow, opening new children's homes and creating exciting opportunities for our team to develop their careers.
- Real progression opportunities – We are committed to promoting from within wherever possible, with opportunities to progress into Senior Residential Support Worker, Team Leader, Deputy Manager and Registered Manager roles.
- Future Leaders Programme – Designed for aspiring Deputy Managers and Registered Managers, our leadership development programme provides the training, mentoring and support needed to help you take the next step in your career.
- Guaranteed and contracted hours, as well as holiday pay and the opportunity to enrol in our pension scheme.
- Enrolment onto the NVQ Level 3/4 in Children and Young People after successfully passing your 3-month probation period.
- Competitive pay rates of £13.00–£13.50 per hour.
- Refer a friend and receive £100 for every successful referral who completes 100 hours with us.
We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Support Worker to work on a 2:1 ratio to provide effective support for our young male with learning disabilities.
He is a happy, affectionate, and playful young person who enjoys engaging with others through his own unique ways of communicating. Although he is non-verbal, he is expressive and enjoys spending time with people who are patient, attentive, and able to understand his needs and preferences.
The role involves supporting him to access activities he enjoys, including going for drives, days out in the community, visits to parks and local attractions, and participating in fun recreational activities. He particularly enjoys spending time on the trampoline and benefits from opportunities for active play.
Alongside community activities, he also values quiet downtime and enjoys relaxing with his iPad. Support workers should be able to balance active engagement with providing calm, reassuring support during quieter periods.
The ideal candidate will be kind, energetic, patient, and able to build a positive relationship based on trust and consistency. Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities is desirable but not essential, as a caring attitude and willingness to learn are equally important.
While a Level 3 Diploma in Children's (or equivalent) is desirable, we welcome applicants willing to work towards this qualification.
Shift patterns include long days, long day sleeps and waking nights.
You will be paid £13.00 - £13.50 per hour depending on your experience sleep shifts are paid at £50 – with plenty of opportunities for overtime.
We are looking for a candidate who:
· Have a working knowledge and experience of supporting children & young people in a residential setting.
· Possess good communication skills, both written and verbal.
· Have the ability to listen effectively to both the person they are supporting and their colleagues.
· Are open and honest, patient, have a good sense of humour and a positive outlook.
· Can be calm under pressure when dealing with challenging behaviours.
· Can be consistent with routines and boundaries
· Are committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practice.
As a company we are unable to offer sponsorship for overseas candidates. Applicants must have proof of right to work in the UK. It is a requirement to provide an overseas police check dated within the last 3 months of being in the UK; if you have been outside of the UK for longer than a year in the last 10 years.
Pay: £30,000.00-£41,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
