Company

The Aurora GroupSee more

addressAddressHertfordshire, England
type Form of workPermanent, full-time or part-time
salary Salary£24,378 - £25,376 per annum
CategorySocial Care

Job description

Overview and Responsibilities

Support Worker, Meldreth Manor - No Experience Needed! 

Location: Meldreth, Nr. Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border

Salary: £11.72 ph to £12.20ph (linked to competency and qualifications) Plus £1500 Welcome bonus

Hours: 4 week rota pattern – Average 40hrs per week for full time and flexible part time shifts/hours available including weekend only hours.  

Training: Full training is provided and once passed probation we will support and fund you completing Level 3 diploma in Residential Child Care

We are currently looking for a number of CareWorkers in Meldreth, Nr. Royston (South Cambridgeshire / North Hertfordshire border), where our Aurora Meldreth Manor children’s home and school provides education, care and therapeutic support for Children and Young people aged 9-19 years with severe and profound communication difficulties associated with conditions such as cerebral palsy, autism, brain injury and degenerative disorders.

Key Duties

  • Providing exceptional high levels of care during all daily activities such as washing, dressing, socialising, learning, washing/personal care.
  • Assisting with therapy sessions such as hydrotherapy and rebound therapy.
  • Communicating effectively and building strong relationships that will empower the Children and Young Adults are free to grow and develop
  • Ensuring that the environment is safe, supportive and enjoyable
  • Helping develop their learning and social skills wherever possible

Skills and Qualifications

It is a tough yet totally rewarding role. Ultimately, we are looking for people with a passion to build relationships and positively change the lives of the Children and Young Adults that we work with. So, whilst previous experience would be highly beneficial; it’s not essential.  What’s more important to us is that you can demonstrate the right attitude to make a difference

Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:

  • Willingness to learn and to go the extra mile
  • Ability to guide and encourage supportive independence when possible
  • Exceptional communication skills and patience
  • Resilient with a robust and positive nature
  • Ability to be creative in meeting the needs of the Young Adults or children’s needs
  • Ability to work on a rota pattern- please note that this will typically mean working every other weekend

Benefits and Additional Information

  • Full training and continued support
  • * Welcome bonus is payable in 2 payments -  50% following successful completion of probation and 50% after one year service 
  • Opportunity to study the Level 3 diploma in Residential Child Care which will be funded by us!
  • Part time hours available if required
  • 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays
  • Life assurance and pension
  • health cash back plan
  • Car lease scheme
  • Bike to work scheme 
  • Perk box
  • Free parking

You will have a chance to work with a supportive team whose common goal is to empower and support wherever is required.  Our Meldreth Manor site is empowering, caring and truly transformative to our pupils and residents.

You can apply online by completing our online application form. For more information on this position please contact Kirsty on or email

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the Children and Young Adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

#Reed FTE: £24,378 - £25,376

Refer code: 2424353. The Aurora Group - The previous day - 2024-01-05 19:33

The Aurora Group

Hertfordshire, England
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