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We have an amazing opportunity for Support Workers to join our caring and support team at Norton Court House, our specialist longer-term and short break service for young people with a diagnosed Learning Disability and who display challenging behaviour as a result.We offer intensive levels of support and care to help the young people we care for develop social and life skills.

£10.75 per hour

We encourage our young people to attend school during their stay with us, wherever possible, and to join us on fun day trips out to theme parks, the seaside or wherever their interests lie!

You will be able to work towards Level 4 Diploma in Residential child care.

What you'll be working:

• Days and Nights
• Every other weekend
• Rota shifts
• Working towards Level 4 Diploma in Residential child care
• Support from Manager and online tutor

What you'll be doing:

• Build relationships with children and young people
• Support children and young people to undertake their rehabilitation programme
• Establish methods of communication with children and young people, reducing barriers when necessary
• Assist children and young people with mealtimes where necessary
• Support with activities of daily living and personal care when needed
• Communicate any issues to the clinical team
• Accurately report and/or record work activities

What you'll have:

• A genuine interest in providing the best person centre care possible for our young people
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Experience working within the care sector / mental health would be an advantage but not essential

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• After probation you will be enrolled on a level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care course
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Professional Indemnity Insurance Fees met (Medical recruitment only)
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group