Job Description

MAPLE VIEW SCHOOL

RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER WAKING NIGHTS - 35 hours per week on a 3 on 3 off rota, 2130 to 0730, 52 weeks

STARTING SALARY 23,860.20 dependent on experience & qualifications

Pension, assistance programme, sponsored qualifications, training and development plan

We are a small school, with capacity for 18 children, including 7 residential placements, for children aged 6-16 with a range and complexity of needs including: Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties and Disabilities, Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties, associated behavioural difficulties and Prader Willi Syndrome. We are now looking to add to our waking night care team.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a welcoming and supportive team and to help develop a vibrant and modern residential provision. Our Residential Support Workers support the children to find a way of life that suits them and to help them achieve their maximum potential level of independence. You will play a key role in the delivery of a sound, consistent care provision.

Responsibilities will include:

Supporting and developing our young people within the home, including undertaking personal care

Undertake checks on our young people throughout the night and relaying information to our day Care team

Managing behaviour within a close team

Following all necessary procedures

You should have experience of working in a residential school / care setting and with children and young people and hold a relevant L3 Diploma (or be willing to work towards achieving this). You will work on a 3 on 3 off rota system (2130 to 0730).You should be resilient and able to work with, and support others to work with, challenging behaviour.

These vacancies are open to both internal and external candidates.

In return, you will benefit from wide ranging support, supervision, training and development.

For further information and to apply online, please visit www.senadgroup.com/careers

Maple View School and The SENAD Group is committed to safeguarding those in our care - the successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks including online.

Maple View School, 305A Prince Charles Avenue, Mackworth, Derby DE22 4LL

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 23,860.20 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Physical Setting:

Residential home
Shift:

Night shift
Experience:

Residential Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WNRSW/MV