Adult Care
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Preston, Lancashire |
| Area | Preston, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Special Education - SEN Coordinator |
| Salary | £12.83 - £14.00 per hour |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | 7854_1736410132 |
| Job Views | 14 |
- Description
Adult Care
Veritas Education are looking to experienced Residential Support Worker for an immediate full time position in Preston.
Location: PRESTON
Adult Care
Vacancy Type: Temp to Perm (Full Time Role)
Hours: 37. 5 Per Week (Minimum)
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. Not only do we pride ourselves on providing the highest standards of person-centred care and comfort to our service users, but we also know that our client wouldn't exist without our valued employees' combined energy, expertise and effort.
With a community-based residential care settings, as well as a network of supported living services, they support adults to the age of 18 with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and behaviours that challenge. They offer a range of residential and nursing care settings for older people with varying levels of need.
We're looking for a Support Worker to provide care and support for adults with autism and associated learning disability. Both personal care and participation in activities are key parts of the Support Worker role, so energy, excellent communication and organisational skills are vital.
Previous experience as a Support Worker or Care Assistant would be beneficial, however it is not essential; all we ask is that you have a willingness to learn and the compassion to care for the people we support.
As such, we invest heavily in training, provide first-class support, and give everyone on our team the opportunities and resources to achieve their full potential.
To learn more about the fantastic work we do, or to apply for this role,
Key skills & Experience:
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective organisational capability
- Up to date DBS FOR Child and Adult
- Great team player
- Flexibility to respond to the changing needs of those who we support
- Extremely Resilient
- Strong "can do" attitude
- SEN experience (Autism ,Challenging behaviour, life skills, personal care)
- Strong behaviour management
- One to one and small group work
- Professional manor
- Enthusiasm and friendly approach
- Personal Care
- Level 3 in Health & Social care (Desriable but not essential)
Your Development from day one:
- Added to a career Path way, outlining where you want to be and what you want to achieve.
- ALL in house training paid for e.g. TeamTeach, Makaton, Pec etc…
- Progression: Support Worker - Line Manager - Senior - Assistant - Manager
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 resent CV. Contact kparker@veritas-education.com or 01772 846610. 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 interview
Veritas 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.'
