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Childrens Residential Support Worker - Learning Disabilities

Jump Lane Recruitment
On-site
Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Jump Lane Recruitment are recruiting for Support Workers for one of our clients who are a leading provider of care for young people between 11-18 year olds with Learning Disabilities.


As a Support Worker you will be responsible for assisting the Registered Manager in the daily running of the home, including staff management, budgets, and ensuring that a high standard of care is maintained at all times.

Requirements of the Residential Care Worker (Young People):

  • Ability to communicate with a range of people/young people
  • Be able to provide constant care and support to the young people
  • A desire to work with young people who may show signs of challenging behaviour
  • Commit to working with children who may be at risk
  • Sleeping in duties and shift work, including evenings and occasional weekends on a rota system. Based on a 40-hour working week
  • Ability to work as part of a team.

Benefits of becoming the Residential Care Worker (Young People):

  • Competitive salary, sleepover bonuses and holiday allowance
  • Full training and induction
  • Opportunities to develop you career within a great company
  • Overtime available
  • DBS and extensive training provided
  • Previous experience is desirable but not essential.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and on going career development within a progressive organisation.