children's home support worker

A children's home support worker job in Somerset, based in our Ofsted Registered Children's home, which cares and supports young people aged between 8-18 years old. This home is staffed 24 hours a day. In this children's home support worker job in Somerset, you will be part of the team's 7-day a week rota system, which includes sleep-ins. As part of the team, you will assist with the running of the home and supporting our young people in their day-to-day activities.

• Over the age of 21 (E)
• The right to work in the UK (E)
• Ability to travel and hold a clean driving license (E)
• Have use of vehicle with business insurance (E)
• Have gained or are working towards a diploma or QCF Level 3 in Healthcare or you are able to demonstrate skills and experience in this field of work. (D
• Enhanced portable DBS (D)
  
  At Next Step Independence we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people in our homes and teams across the whole organisation., Our Vision is that every young person should be offered the support they need in which to make changes. We will work with the most complex young people who have previously experienced continued rejection, and provide them with the very highest quality support in an environment which allows them to feel safe, welcomed, and accepted.
  
  £400 welcome bonus
• 28 days paid holiday.
• Induction Training and ongoing personal development training including funded apprenticeship qualifications.
• Pension Scheme.
• Excellent career prospects.
• Paid overtime.
• Wellbeing and Mental Health benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company-wide events.
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave (subject to criteria)