Support Worker

Hays ,
Glasgow, City of Glasgow
Salary: £10.00 - £13.00 per hour

Overview

Specialist Support Worker -Learning Disability Your new company An opportunity to work within an exceptional residential school in the outskirts located in Glasgow and Ayrshire. They provided care to children who have learning disabilities or who have additional support needs. They are passionate about ensuring every child has a positive experience through sensory work and applying key activities to encourage social activities. Your new role You will be working with a number of children who have specific needs and routine to ensure they are kept safe and secure within the a residential setting. You will be challenged daily and well versed to be able to minimise and behaviours that might trigger challenging behaviour which could put individuals at risk. You will be motivating and enabling individuals while encouraging them to be as independent as possible. What you'll need to succeed You must be able to adapt to changes and encourage others to interact. You will be determined and committed to providing a safe place and positive environment while on shift Successful candidates must have a minimum of 6 months experience within the past 2 years SVQ Level 3 is desirable and SSSC essential What you'll get in return An opportunity to work within a reputable organisation Candidate referral incentive (£250 worth of vouchers) subject to terms and conditions Competitive hourly rate Working hours around current employment or other commitments Job satisfaction and reward from supporting young people What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk This job was originally posted as www.caterer.com/job/89876063