Oakmont Services Group are seeking passionate and enthusiastic Childrens Support Workers to join us on a permanent basis (both full and part time) in our 3-bedroom home in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. The home offers placements to children between the ages of 8 to 18, who have social, emotional and mental health needs.
We provide high quality homes for children, which offer an atmosphere that promotes safety, trust, fairness and privacy for its children within an environment, which is safe and caring.
At Oakmont Services Group, we place great emphasis on person centred support and finding approaches which ensure that children and young people can work towards their goals and aspirations by allowing them to develop in an environment which is tailored to their needs.
Being a Support Worker at Oakmont Services Group means you will work very closely with young people that may display challenging behaviour and so you will be required to develop excellent relationships driven by trust. You will also be required to support our young people on a practical basis to ensure that they are prepared for a bright and productive future.
Within your role as a Support Worker you will be offered first class training, excellent progression opportunities and support by an experienced staff team. We are looking for individuals who are committed and passionate about what they do and have a can-do attitude to help our young people succeed.
If you are looking for a challenge and an environment, which enables you to make a positive impact on the lives of young people then we are keen to hear from you.
Requirements:
- A strong work ethic and a willingness to go the extra mile.
- A compassionate and honest person with a high level of integrity.
- Passionate about providing high quality and person centred support.
- An effective communicator, both written and verbal.
- A great team player and a friendly personality.
- Flexibility and the willingness to adapt to requirements.
- Full drivers license.
- If not already qualified, a willingness to work towards your QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People.
It would also be great if you have:
- An awareness of PBS or experience with challenging behaviour
- QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care for Children and Young People
In return you can expect the following benefits:
- Competitive Salary – dependent on experience.
- Competitive sleep in rates.
- Permanent fulltime 37.5 hours a week contract / Part time contracts also available.
- Support to achieve QCF level 3 in children and young people.
- Excellent incentives and bonus programs and a wide range of benefits.
- Career Progression and an investment in key qualifications to ensure excellent progression opportunities.
- Induction Programme and Enhanced DBS certificate which is fully funded.
- Competitive annual leave scheme with additional benefits.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Support Environment: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- QCF Level 3 Health and Social Care Children and Young People (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
