AllinOneCare are embarking on an exciting new strategy combining our residential services to deliver quality experiences to young people in care. Based at our home our 3-bed mixed home which provides care for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties aged 11 - 17 years in Thornton Heath, we are recruiting for support workers to join the team.
As a support worker at AllinOneCare, you will be integral in helping children ranging from 11 - 17 years old with complex needs in their everyday tasks and activities. Based at our home our 3-bed mixed home in Thornton Heath, you will make an environment that is warm, friendly and nurturing to those living in the home. As this is a challenging role, you will contribute to the everyday tasks and smooth running of care that will make life-changing impacts to the children in care. You will work with staff from different experience levels to safeguard children in care at all times. Participate in a wide range of activities inside the home and in the wider community.
In return for your hard work and commitment to the role we offer:
⦁ Perkbox Discounts (discounts for food, shopping, electronics…etc..)
⦁ Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
⦁ Enrolment onto the Updating Service at the cost of the employer ⦁ Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training expense met by the employer ⦁ Christmas Party expense covered
⦁ Pension Scheme
⦁ Optional overtime and extra sleep in shift available.
⦁ 21 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays), additional holiday for loyalty to the company
About you:
· Ability to work the following shift patterns: 3 nights on, 3 nights off on a rolling rota.
· You must have a DBS issued in the last 3 months or be on the online update service (Essential)
· Have an NVQ Level 3 or be working towards it.
A Residential Children’s Support Worker role will involve:
⦁ Supporting children aged 11-17 in full-time residential care during the nights and day shift
⦁ To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
⦁ Setting boundaries for children and young people that may display challenging or emotional behaviour, whilst developing a relationship built on mutual trust
⦁ Residential Support Workers play a key role in contributing to the physical, social and emotional well-being, in order to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere
⦁ To use behaviour management strategies effectively and in line with the home's policy and procedures, which contribute to a purposeful environment
Person Specification (Essential)
⦁ Evidence of successfully working with young people
⦁ Experience within security
⦁ Awareness of safeguarding young people
⦁ Ability to deal with challenging or aggressive behaviour
⦁ High degree of resilience
⦁ Good communication skills
⦁ Ideally hold a Full UK Driving Licence (Not Essential)
In return for your hard work and commitment to the role we offer:
⦁ Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
⦁ Enrolment onto the Updating Service at the cost of the employer
⦁ Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training expense met by the employer
⦁ Christmas Party expense covered
⦁ Pension Scheme
⦁ Optional overtime and extra sleep in shifts available.
⦁ 21 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays)
If you have the right skills and attributes to be a Support Worker. Please apply below.
Industry: Care and Social Care
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.21-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid training
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience in working with children with learning disabilities/difficulties?
Experience:
- Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)
- DBS (preferred)
Work Location: In person
