Support Worker

Our Children’s Home is situated in Mildenhall. It’s a 5 bedded home for males and females aged 8-18 with EBD primary diagnoses, with other complex needs associated. The home seeks to provide a safe and understanding ethos in which the young person can be assisted to address their behaviours and to take responsibility for their own actions. The emphasis of the work is by way of intervention and to challenge the inappropriate behaviour through a holistic, therapeutic approach. Duties As a Support Worker you’ll be doing the following: Be the young person’s champion and as part of the wider team strive to ensure that they achieve their aspirations and full potential Manage the well-being and behaviour of young people ensuring behaviours are addressed promptly and sensitively Support young people in daily activities include family contacts, shopping, outdoor and indoor activities, and community youth groups, promoting independence and social behaviour. Support and encourage educational engagement Safeguard both young people and the general public. Assist senior staff with the writing and maintaining of placement and risk management plans You will be assigned a key child and play a pivotal role in their day to day life including attending reviews and liaising with external agencies Due to the location of the Home, you would need to be a driver and have your own car, with at least 3 years minimum driving experience. Hours As a Support Worker, in our home you can expect the following shifts as our general pattern: 15 hour shift, starting at 0800 finishing at 2300 with a possible sleep in attached so finishing at 0830 following morning. Over the roster period you work 11 shifts having 17 days off. Benefits The other benefits you’ll get when you join us: Enhanced disclosure cost coverage A generous annual leave entitlement Online benefits and cashback rewards Cycle to work scheme Dental Insurance Travel Insurance Health Cash Plan SMART Pension option