Support Worker/Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential Service

Support Worker – Part-time

Senior Support Worker – 37.5 Hours per Week

Starting salary:

Support Worker £6.50 per hour (dependent on qualifications) with opportunities for salary progression  Senior Support Worker £7.35

Progressive Care is a privately owned company which is successfully leading the way in providing innovative care & support solutions for Children, Young Adults, Families and Adults across South Yorkshire, East Midlands and the North West.

At our Stalybridge site, we provide high quality, enhanced residential living for children and young people. As a Support/Senior Support Worker, you will meet the changing needs of individuals whilst encouraging them to make independent choices, learn new skills and become an active member of the community. You will help to create a positive experience which will provide a successful transition to independence.

To be successful for either role, you will have a desire and ability to work with young people who may experience emotional and behavioural difficulties. Whilst experience of working with this client group is desirable, it is not essential as full training will be given. An NVQ / Diploma Level 3 in relevant subject (or equivalent) are required for Senior Support Worker.

In return, you will receive a full Induction and fantastic ongoing opportunities and access to recognised qualifications. This is an opportunity to work for a friendly and growing organisation that recognise people’s desire to progress in their career, providing the support to achieve personal goals.

The position involves working shifts and sleep ins.

For an application form, or to find out more about the role, please visit our website www.progressivecare.co.uk/vacancies or telephone 0114 2800 201.

Closing Date: 5pm, 8 January 2015

Progressive Care is an equal opportunities employer.

Because of the nature of its’ work with children and vulnerable adults, Progressive Care uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to make checks, at an enhanced level, on all persons whose work, or proposed work, will involve regular contact with, or working in close proximity to, children and vulnerable adults in our care.