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Qualified Residential Support Worker
GBP31,787.20 per annum (inclusive of sleep in allowance, based on 8 sleep ins per month)
Options Autism, are recruiting Night Residential Childcare Workers to join our teams in our Acorn Park site. Acorn Park School is a special school for autistic young people aged 5-19. Acorn Park is set in a 30 acre private estate, our young people can learn, play in a holistic, happy and safe environment. Our registered independent home offers residential care for vulnerable children and young people with Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) and Complex needs.
Our next Qualified Care Worker will be someone who has:
Mandatory: Level 3 Diploma - Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent. Experience of working in a residential settingA big heart and passion to make a difference to the residents' lives.Understanding that the people we care for can be challenging.Patience, resilience, and calmness.Become the \"go to\" person for help, support and guidance with their everyday needs.Willingness to learn not only about the people we support, but the ins and outs of Children's Residential Care.How we reward you
We want our residents to have the best care possible, and therefore you'll receive an exceptional rewards package including:
Salary: Up to GBP31,787.20 per annum (inclusive of sleep in allowance, based on 8 sleep ins per month)'Journey to Management' programme - with the ability to continue on to your L5 Management qualification (all qualifications funded by us!) Annual Leave entitlement equivalent to 5.6 weeks per annum (with options to purchase more)Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributions\"Your Wellbeing Matters\" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksAnd market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that's right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more!Cycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverAnd that's not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, more time for you! Dependent upon site location.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.