Support Worker - Evenings

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Preston
Salary
9.50 - 11.00 GBP Hourly
Posted
23 Jun 2022
Closes
21 Jul 2022
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Veritas Education are looking to experienced Residential Support Worker for an immediate full time position in Preston.

Location: Preston

Child Care

Vacancy Type: Temp to Perm (Full Time Role)

Our Client is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist adult care services. Their aim is to provide the right support in the right home for all the individuals then accommodate. When you join our client you'll be part of something special.

Within a community-based residential care settings, as well as a network of supported living services, they support children and adults, who suffer from severe autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and behavioural difficulties.

The residential homes we work with are all around or just outside of Preston, close to motorway and near to local bus stops. These home supports (9- 18 Year old) boys and girls who have learning disabilities and predominantly an autism diagnosis.

The home is looking for a Support Worker to provide care. Both personal care, hygiene and participation in activities are key parts of the Support Worker role. Therefore high energy, excellent communication and organisational skills are vital.

As a Support Worker you will be a key member of the team, working either 2:1 with your client or within small groups. You will be providing high standards of person-centred support and care to the service users. Through a creative and caring approach, you will build good relationships with both service users and their families, supporting service users in the planning of goals and in living as independently as possible.

What we'd like from you:-

- Excellent communication skills.

- Effective organisational capability.

- Up to date DBS on the update service (We can advise).

- Great team player.

- Flexibility to respond to the changing needs of those who we support.

- Extremely Resilient.

If you feel as if the information above is the exact Support Worker role you are looking for, Then please do not hesitate to apply with you most up to date CV to (url removed) or give me a call on (phone number removed). I look forward to speak to you soon!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community