SEN Support Worker / Preston
Are you passionate about supporting young people with complex needs and helping them lead more independent lives?
Do you have the patience, empathy, and resilience to work with children with learning disabilities? If you're enthusiastic about providing high-quality care and support, we want to hear from you!
We are currently recruiting for SEN Residential Support Workers for both day and night specialist services that support young people with complex needs in our 3-4 bedroom residential homes. The services are associated with a nearby specialist SEN school.
These homes provide a nurturing and safe environment, ensuring each young person receives the tailored care and support they deserve.
Overview:
- Title: Support Worker / Autism - Nights and Days available
- Location: PR2 & PR3
- Shifts: Full Time Days - 3 on, 4 off and also shorter shifts (7.30am-4pm and 3.30pm - 10pm) available (PR2)
- We also have FT and PT night shifts available (20 hour and 40 hour)
- Days - Part Time - 30 hours 3 x 10 hours shifts
- Pay: Support Worker - Starting £28,080, Team Leader £35,280, Deputy Manager £37,502
Benefits:
- Excellent rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges
- Opportunities to work in a variety of social care settings
- Flexible staffing options (including 2:1 support and waking nights)
- Agency Worker of the Month prize (£50)
- Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500 every quarter
- Holiday pay - paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot
- Contributed pension
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to young people, including those with challenging behaviours and complex needs
- Assist with personal care and daily living activities
- Implement and follow individualised care plans to meet the needs of each young person
- Ensure the safety and well-being of the young people at all times
- Support young people to engage with their education at School
- Be flexible with shifts, including providing waking night support when required
The Candidate:
- Have a passion for working with young people with complex needs
- Have experience working in a similar residential setting
- Car driver is desirable
- Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service (or be willing to obtain one)
- Have the right to work in the UK
- NVQ Level 3 in Children and Families / Young People or similar experience for the Team Leader Role.
Please note - we can't sadly offer sponsorship for this position
Interested? If you're excited about the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young people with complex needs, click the 'apply' button below to start your application!
Pay: £28,080.00-£37,502.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
