Support Worker, Child Development​/Support

Overview

You will join a team of experienced professionals and attend regular training sessions to ensure you have up to date knowledge to enable you to provide the highest quality of care. You will support the young people within the classroom and the home environment, giving academic support as well as teaching life skills like cooking and cleaning.

The position also involves planning and carrying out a range of activities to suit the interests of the children you care for. We expect all staff to be proactive and forward planning in this area to ensure the children have access to a wide range of hobbies.

• Hours: Fortnightly rolling rota, 8am – 10pm (every other weekend off)
• Salary: £34,179.60 - £36,065.12 inclusive of weekend bonus
• Full training and induction programme (which you will be paid for)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bonus of £1500 payable to new care staff (Support Worker grade only) who join with a relevant qualification (Terms and conditions apply)
• Support of an experienced, stable and friendly team

At Aran Hall School we provide residential support & education to children and young people with a range of learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders.

We pride ourselves on giving the best possible care and life experience for our young people. We go on various trips out; we go to cafes; do arts and crafts, cookery, music, gardening and much more.

• No previous experience is required – you will be given full training and shadow shifts with our fantastic team. We just need you to have natural empathy, be able to think on your feet and have a good sense of humour.
• A driving licence and access to own vehicle is desirable due to our rural location

For more information contact our recruitment team on  Ext 12103

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