Support Worker - Bridgwater

??8.00 - ??8.50 per hour (dependant on skills & experience) + Company BenefitsWe are looking for a Support Worker to join the team at our Childrens Residential Service based in Bridgwater, Somerset. This is a Full Time position working 40 hours per week across both day and night shifts due to this being a residential service. Our young people's services provide high quality residential services for young people aged up to 19. We offer tailored care and support for young people with conditions such as autism, mental health problems, challenging behaviour and learning disabilities. Responsibilities:Being a member of a team who give high quality care, support and nurture appropriate to maintaining and promoting the emotional and physical well-being of our Children and Young PeoplePromote and maintain independence, choice and respect supporting the health and safety of our Children and Young People at all timesHelp make the Children and Young People's home a real home for them including working with them to develop the home, their rooms, cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc.Work with partners including parents/carers, professionals involved in the care of the Child or Young PersonShift lead and complete medication duties and complete required paperworkBenefits:28 days annual leave inc BH (pro rata)Child Care VouchersEye Care VouchersRetail Discount SchemeCost of DBS CheckOn-going Training & DevelopmentEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Requirements:QCF / NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent is desirablePrevious experience of working with young people but this is not essentialA commitment to supporting young people to be the best they can beThe ability to work as a team member and on your own initiativeTo be able to demonstrate positive values and a can do attitudeAbility to work to a shift pattern - shifts are varied and based on the needs of the individual child/young personA full clean UK driving licence would be good but is not essentialOur positions are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosures which will be completed upon successful application. All applications will be dealt with on an individual basis in accordance with our policy and organisational requirements.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.