[ref. t69009216] Bishop Auckland - Support Worker

Protective Care Group are looking for our next Support Workers who are committed to supporting the children and young people in our care by creating a safe, caring and loving environment.

This does often result in some very challenging behaviour therefore you must be comfortable with behaviours and needs such as absconding, self-harm, sexualised behaviour, attachment disorder, trauma, criminalisation and physical violence.

If a young person wants to do something, it’s our job to ensure it happens safely and with care.

Considerations before applying:

• You will be placed in a team anywhere within the North East of England so flexibility in travel and staying away from home is essential.
• A full UK manual driving license is a requirement for this role, our young people like to get out and about!
• We adopt a flexible approach to working as all of our young people are different. Shifts will typically follow a 4 on, 4 off pattern, including both 12 hour day and 12 hour waking night shifts, often your day shifts will be followed by a sleep in.

• If you hold a Level 3 qualification in Child and Residential care (or a suitable alternative) that's a bonus but for the right person, we will support you in obtaining this.
• If you have an outgoing personality, are willing to get stuck in and have fun, this could be the perfect role for you!
• An understanding of trauma and its effects on behaviour will be an advantage but training will be provided.
• Understanding of what safeguarding means and the importance of safeguarding within this role.
• Full right to work in the UK and a valid UK manual driving license.

Benefits

The ultimate reward for this job is knowing that you’ve made a difference to a young person’s quality of life and future prospects, but our Support Workers also benefit from:

• Security - PAYE role, so no need to worry about consistency of shifts and pay
• Remuneration - competitive basic salary of £32,000 plus uplifts for each shift you work with a young person and for sleeping nights, paid annual leave, company sick pay, company pension
• Investment in you - training you need to do your role well, including paying for you to complete your NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare if you do not already have it, progression plan and training to help you get to where you want to be
• Dedicated wellbeing support from management, internal Wellbeing Specialist and free confidential counselling services
• Active and generous refer a friend scheme