Child/Young Persons Support Worker

Unified Care Services

  • Jarrow, Tyne and Wear
  • £29,119-29,120 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
At Unified Care Services Ltd, we strive to transform practices so that children and young people can progress and receive the best care and support. We want to empower our children and young people to enjoy, achieve, and live their best lives.We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Support Worker.Have you achieved an accredited level 3 or equivalent in the workforce of children and young people, if not candidates who complete there 6 months probation will be enrolled by unified care services to obtain this qualification, once this is completed for the right candidates who what to excel we also offer enrolment onto level 5 courses, we like to invest in our staff so they can invest more in our young peoples lives.As a Support Worker, you will provide personal care, emotional support, and practical assistance to individuals who require additional support due to Learning Difficulties and/or Autism with behaviours that challenge. You must have excellent knowledge and understanding of our children and young adults individual and unique needs and challenges. You must be passionate about safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals and committed to providing quality care and support.Key responsibilities: include supporting individuals with daily living activities and providing companionship and social support. You will be responsible for helping them with household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.The ideal candidate will strongly desire to help others and possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills. Previous experience in a similar role is required.What we will give you:
  • Refer a friend bonus once they successfully pass a probation period
  • Contributary company pension
  • Access to a confidential employee assistance program provided by BUPA 24/7
  • Paid comprehensive learning and development
  • Career progression to the right candidate
  • All the added savings of a blue light card
Salary is based on a 40 hour contract, overtime and sleep ins are not included, over time is paid at £14 pound per hour and sleep ins are an additional £70 per sleep in.

Unified Care Services