Children and Young Adults Support Worker

Support Worker, Meldreth Manor - No Experience Needed! Location: Meldreth, Nr. Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border Salary: £12.87 to £14.03 per hour (linked to competency and qualifications) Plus £1500 Welcome bonus * Hours: 4 week rota pattern – Average 40hrs per week for full time and flexible part time shifts/hours available including weekend only hours. Training: Full training is provided and once passed probation we will support and fund you completing Level 3 diploma in Residential Child Care We are currently looking for a Support/Care Worker in Meldreth, Nr. Royston (South Cambridgeshire / North Hertfordshire border), where our Aurora Meldreth Manor children’s home and school provides education, care and therapeutic support for children and young people aged 9-19 years with severe and profound communication difficulties associated with conditions such as cerebral palsy, autism, brain injury and degenerative disorders. Key Duties Providing exceptional high levels of care during all daily activities such as washing, dressing, socialising, learning, washing/personal care. Assisting with therapy sessions such as hydrotherapy and rebound therapy. Communicating effectively and building strong relationships that will empower the children and young adults are free to grow and develop Ensuring that the environment is safe, supportive and enjoyable Helping develop their learning and social skills wherever possible Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required. Please see the attachments for our full job description: Skills & Qualifications It is a tough yet totally rewarding role. Ultimately, we are looking for people with a passion to build relationships and positively change the lives of the children and young adults that we work with. So, whilst previous experience would be highly beneficial; it’s not essential. What’s more important to us is that you can demonstrate the right attitude to make a difference Suc