Job Title: Supported Living Worker
Location: Cranleigh
Hours: 37 hours per week, night waking shifts on a rota basis, 52 weeks per year
Salary: Competitive, with £1,000 retention bonus and benefits package
About this school:
This school is a vibrant community providing support and care to individuals with diverse needs, including autistic spectrum disorders, learning difficulties, and language and communication disorders. Situated in the heart of the large village of Cranleigh, we offer a supportive environment where tenants can feel safe and comfortable in their home.
Job Description:
As a Supported Living Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting our tenants during night waking shifts. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the safety and well-being of our tenants throughout the night. This includes providing assistance and support if tenants wake during the night, helping them manage any feelings of frustration, anxiety, or emotional distress they may experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide support to tenants during night waking shifts, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Assist tenants in managing their feelings and behaviour, offering guidance and support as needed.
Complete Team Teach positive behaviour support training before employment.
Maintain physical and mental resilience, approaching challenges with a positive attitude.
Collaborate with colleagues to provide safe and effective intervention when necessary.
Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities provided by the Trust.
Requirements:
Caring and empathetic nature, with a commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals.
Ability to work night waking shifts on a rota basis, including weekends and holidays.
Willingness to complete required training, including the QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
Own transport is desirable due to the semi-rural location.
Experience is not essential, as comprehensive induction and training will be provided.
Benefits:
£1,000 retention bonus, subject to tax and NI, distributed over specified periods.
Life insurance and medical cash plan after one month at Trust.
Team Teach positive behaviour support training, refreshed every two years.
Personalized approach to CPD, including training courses paid for by the Trust.
Free hot lunch provided during term time.
Ample on-site parking.
Employee assistance service, offering confidential wellbeing and counselling support.
Access to a supportive network of colleagues across the organization.
Career Development:
Subject to two years of service and completion of the QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, there is an opportunity to advance to the role of Senior Support Worker. The Trust covers the cost of the diploma, and ongoing support and mentoring are provided to facilitate career growth.
Join our dedicated team at this school and make a positive difference in the lives of our tenants. Apply now to become a valued member of our supportive community.
Eteach People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.