Support Worker

I have an INCREDIBLE opportunity for full-time and PASSIONATE support workers to join a Children's Home aims to support children and young people who have had adverse childhood experiences and whose primary needs are social, emotional and/ or mental health difficulties (SEMHD). The service in Trur offers a home for children who may also have a diagnosis of ADHD, Autism (ASD) or Mild learning disabilities.

My client looks to provide support in a warm and positive environment where children/ young people can begin to feel safe and have the stability needed to recover and overcome any difficulties they have faced.

With a new home opening in September there is clear routes for progression.

Job Title: Support Worker
Salary: �27,365-�30,745
Working Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Location: Truro
Responsibilities of the Support Worker Role:

• 
  To encourage young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age.
• 
  To keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
• 
  To be able to deal with challenging behaviours when needed.
• 
  Provide personal care when required.
• 
  Provide support for people in the home and promote their independence and well-being.
• 
  Maintain a safe environment for the service users.
• 
  Ensuring the safety of the students and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the individual's; care plan, guidelines, reward system, and preferred method of communication.
• 
  Supporting taxing behaviours safely and sympathetically.

Requirements:

• 
  Experience working as an adult support Worker in a similar setting is desirable.
• 
  NVQ or QCF level 3 in Adult Social Care (desirable)
• 
  A passion for supporting people living their lives
• 
  You MUST be a driver as you may be required to travel between sites during shift
• 
  You must be over the age of 18

Can you deliver an integrated approach to care and really make a difference to the people with complex needs, If this sounds like your dream role, I would love to hear from you!!
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.