Do you want to work with a supportive team, for an amazing leading care provider, whilst working in a high-quality environment that is rated as 'Good' with Ofsted, then we have the job for you!

We are looking for motivated individuals to support 4 children with autism, and learning disabilities, in a large, converted barn in Lymm, just on the outskirts of Thelwall in Cheshire.

Support Worker Salary - £29,719 per annum (this salary includes completing 1 sleep-in shift per week). The hourly rate for this role is £12.00 increasing to £12.50 per hour upon successful completion of the relevant qualification.

As a Support Worker, you will provide the highest standards of care for our young people, understand their care needs, plan activities, and support and engage them to succeed in living their best lives. You will work on a rota pattern that you will receive in advance to help you plan ahead and create a good work-life balance.  Your work pattern will entail full day shifts (14 hours) and some sleep-in shifts when you sleep at the home overnight.

Benefits

• Simply Health cashback scheme (includes dental/optical/physiotherapy/ health and wellbeing support)
• Fully funded Young People & Families Practitioner Level 4 qualification
• Care Friends employee referral & reward scheme
• Bright Stars bonus payments, employee of the month
• Overtime and extra sleep-in opportunities available
• All meals & refreshments provided whilst at work
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme entitlement
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance

Responsibilities

• Provide the best care and support for our young people and make a real difference in their lives
• Maintain a warm and caring environment, so our young people can receive good physical, emotional, and social care
• Support the young people with their daily routines, to access education and varied activities in their local community as set out in their care plans

Requirements

       Experience as a carer would be great but full training and induction are provided

       Driver's licence is an advantage but it is not essential

       Be approachable, friendly, proactive, and engaging

Safeguarding Requirements

• Bright Futures commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and our requirement for the successful applicant would be to undertake enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check where appropriate. Satisfactory references are also required.

If this sounds like the job for you .... we would love to hear from you!