Job Description

Come and join the UK's largest provider of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We have an amazing opportunity for

residential support workers

to join our caring and support team at

Norton Court House

, our specialist longer-term service for children and young people with a diagnosed Learning Disability and who display challenging behaviour as a result. We offer intensive levels of support and care to help the young people we care for develop social and life skills.


We encourage our young people to attend school or college during their stay with us, wherever possible, and to join us on fun day trips out to theme parks, the seaside or wherever their interests lie!


You will have an opportunity to learn whilst you work with Active Care Group. After probation you will be working towards

Level 4 Diploma

in Residential child care.

What you'll be working:

Days and Nights Every other weekend Rota shifts Working towards

Level 4 Diploma

in Residential child care

What you'll be doing:

Build relationships with children and young people Establish methods of communication with children and young people, reducing barriers when necessary Assist children and young people with mealtimes where necessary Support with activities of daily living and personal care when needed Communicate any issues to the on shift team leader or management Accurately report and/or record work activities

What you'll have:

A genuine interest in providing the best person centre care possible for our young people NVQ 3 or equivalent in Childcare Should have lived in the UK for 3 years The ability to communicate effectively at all levels Minimum experience of 9 months in the child care Experience working within the Child care sector / Autism/ LD
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

25

days annual leave plus bank holidays After probation you will be enrolled on a l

evel 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care course and must be willing to work towards this

Birthday

off

Join the

Active Learning Hub

and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities

Active Reward App

giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential

Employee Assistance Programme

Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A

Nest Personal Pension

account

Professional Indemnity Insurance Fees

met (Medical recruitment only) Access to join a

Medicash Health Plan

for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding

Active Behaviours

via the

Active Awards

programme

Enhanced

Sick & Maternity Pay benefits

Refer a Friend Scheme

and earn yourself up to

1000

by recommending someone you know

and

, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

ACGRES