Support Worker in Bury St Edmunds working with children with complex needs.
Achieving Aspirations as company provides Residential short breaks for children with learning disabilities.
HIRING due to expanding services
We offer the opportunity to expand your knowledge and offer a high standard of support to children and young people accessing the services.
Experience is not essential if applying for Residential Support Worker role but a commitment to learn and study towards the Children’s and Young People’ s Work Force diploma after successful completion of your probationary period.
Support workers will be enthusiastic, knowledgeable and confident to manage shifts and prepared to work towards Children’s and Young Peoples Work force diploma.

Job includes

• Supporting children and young people from the ages of 5 years to 18 years old.
• Be a positive role model for vulnerable children, encouraging confidence, life skills and a positive self-image
• To have the confidence and patience to set positive boundaries for children and young people, that may have emotional or behaviours that challenge. Helping them to explore more positive interactions.
• Be able to contribute and encourage a safe and nurturing service supporting the young people to develop social, emotional, and physical well being.
• Respecting dignity
• Undertaking personal care needs

Drivers license desirable but not essential the role involves a variety of shifts including weekends, school holiday’s and national holidays as per Rota. Sleep in are include these are paid at a one-off payment rate these hours also include supporting the children and young people accessing short breaks.
Unsociable hours and wake nights paid at additional rates

Please refer the Job description for details