Bank Residential Support Worker

Priory Education ,
Tavistock, Devon
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Salary: £9.29 - 9.29 per hour

Overview

Devon Children's Services are looking for Residential Support Workers to join their dedicated team of Bank staff. We have bank opportunities based across our children's homes in Tavistock, Gunnislake and Okehampton. As a Bank Support Worker you will be a key member of our team, providing high standards of person-centred support and care to our service users. Through a creative and caring approach, you will build good relationships with both service users and their families and other stakeholders, supporting service users in the planning of goals and in teaching them life skills. Both personal care and participation in activities are key tasks for the role, so energy and initiative is vital. What we’d like from you: Excellent communication skills Effective organisational capability Great team player and the ability to remain calm under pressure Flexibility and resilience to respond to the changing needs of those who we support Strong “can do” attitude. Candidates must have either: A Level 3 Diploma in Children or Young People's Workforce or willingness to undertake this qualification within a robust timescale. What we’d like to give you: A competitive salary Enhanced disclosure cost coverage Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training Online benefits and cashback rewards Cycle to work scheme SMART Pension option. The Priory Group has also launched Careers Pathways, which will provide you with opportunities to develop your skills, gain further qualifications and undertake apprenticeships for debt free training. You may be required to work at any of our children's homes so own transport is essential. Devon Children's Services specialises in high quality residential and educational provisions for children between 7-19 who may have EMSH and /or Autism. The safeguarding and wellbeing of our young people who may have experienced challenges in their lives is always paramount; along with encouragement to achieve their full potential. Devon Children's Services currently have two educational settings, Quay View School and Tor View School, and four Children's Homes in Tavistock, Gunnislake and Okehampton. References For all roles we require a minimum of two references. References provided must cover the last 3 years, for all of our services we will need to request all references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references will be requested prior to interview for all roles within our schools. About us From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare. Disclosure Priory Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory Education and Children's services will cover the cost of a DBS. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89818134

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