Children Support Worker

Job Title: Support Worker Children (Residential and Education)

Contract: Flexible Agency Work

Salary: £26,000 with an additional sleep-in bonus

Prospero Health and Social Care are actively seeking experienced Children Support Workers to work in a residential service and school in Lymington that provides specialist support for children with Asperger's and other associated conditions.

The school and residential service is set on a large country house set in 8 acres of grounds which provide a beautiful and secure setting for outdoor activities.

The children are supported to socialise and meet lifelong friends in a safe and nurturing environment. The approach blends a mixture of education and care with therapeutic support to focus directly on life, work and independence skills. There are qualified occupational therapists, a clinical psychologist and a team of trained carers and teachers to support both the students and to support the team to maximise the potential of the young people they care for.

Person Specification

• A calm, patient and empathetic nature
• Experience in the care sector (desirable)
• The passion for working with young people and maximising their potential in life
• Driver with access to own vehicle
• Right to work in the UK
• Sense of humour!

There is excellent training on site and the successful candidates will be encouraged to take on additional qualifications moving forwards.

Working Schedule

This is a full-time role (40-hours per week) with day shifts with 12 and 15 hour shifts, with night shifts and sleep-ins.

This is role that provides excellent opportunities for progression with the Level 3 being offered across care and education.

The hourly rate for this role is competitive at £12.50 per hour with a leading sleep-in rate.

If you are passionate about supporting children to achieve their potential, please do not hesitate to apply!

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