Bank Residential Support Worker

Reference

PRI45786

Location

Rugeley - Crescent, Blithbury Road, Blithbury, Rugeley, WS15 3JQ

Priory Group Division

Education & Children's Services

Vacancy Type

Bank

Salary

£9.32 per hour

Hours

Bank

Job Advert Role Description

Our children’s home in Rugeley are looking for Bank Residential Support Workers that are passionate about changing the lives of our young people.  This role will suit those who are prepared to work shifts as and when required.  Our rotas are comprised of early and late shifts, covering weekday and weekends.

Our team currently care for young people between the age of 5 - 19 who have autism and can display challenging behaviours.  Our cosy home has a sensory room, dark den and an outdoor play area.

Due to the location of our home, being able to drive and having access to a car would be beneficial.

Duties include:

• Being the young person’s champion and as part of the wider team strive to ensure that they achieve their aspirations and full potential
• Managing the well-being and behaviour of young people ensuring behaviours are addressed promptly and sensitively
• Supporting young people in daily activities including family contact, attending local clubs, 1:1 activities in the community, promoting independence and social behaviour
• 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 and advocating their needs
• Supporting and encouraging educational engagement and attainment including homework and behavioural support within the education setting
• You will provide or assist with personal care and promote a healthy lifestyle.

Your Benefits

• Priory Perks reward and discount scheme
• Comprehensive induction
• Pension scheme
• We cover the cost of your enhanced disclosure check
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Employee recognition scheme.

Division DBS info

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 may be requested prior to interview for 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.

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Closing Date

31/03/2021