Support Worker - Young Adults - Stevenage
Support Worker - Young Adults
Location: Meldreth, Nr Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire borderSalary: £12.37 - £13.49 per hour (linked to competency and qualifications) PLUS £1500 Welcome bonus*
Annual Salary: £25,729.60 - £28,059.20 per year for a 40 hour week
Hours: 40 hours per week (part-time hours available, minimum 24hrs per week)
Training: Full training provided and once passed probation we will support and fund studying the Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care
Have you got a passion for helping and empowering others? Are you wanting a career with progression and great benefits whilst making a difference?
Rated CQC Outstanding! Our client are seeking compassionate and dedicated people to become Support Workers for our young people on a full or part time basis.
Set within 14 acres, Orchard Manor offers a supportive living and learning environment for young adults with severe and profound learning difficulties and complex health needs. With specialist facilities and a focus on promoting independence, we support each of our young people through the transition from education into adulthood.
We are looking for candidates to demonstrate:
- Willingness to learn and to go the extra mile
- Atleast 1 year experience working in care or a similar field.
- Ability to guide and encourage supportive independence when possible
- Exceptional communication skills and patience
- Resilient with a robust and positive nature
- Ability to be creative in meeting the needs of the young adults.
- Ability to work on a rota pattern which will include working every other weekend
To apply, please email your CV to katy.wrighting@teachingpersonnel.com or apply below!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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