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Hays Recruitment are proud to be supporting an Ofsted rated "Good" residential childcare provider that supports 24 young people with complex ASD and challenging behaviours on a 1:1, 2:1, and 3:1 basis as they are hiring motivated and reliable residential childcare workers. This is a full-time permanent contract 37.5 hours per week.
Your new role
In your new role as a residential childcare worker you will be supporting children and young people on a 1:1 and group basis between the ages of 8 - 17. The majority of young people you will be supporting are none verbal and do require Makaton and the use of PECs to communicate but all still have big personalities so a person centred approach to care is essential. Due to their needs the young people will at times present behaviours that challenge, regularly triggering and going into crisis and as a consequence they will at times, lash out. Other duties will include but may not be limited to; personal care, administering medication, observations, emotional support and behaviour management.
What you\'ll need to succeed
To be successful with your application you need full "Right to Work" in the UK and will ideally have a minimum of 6 months referenceable experience working with young people in the last 2 years, as well as:
- Previous experience supporting ASD and/or behaviours that challenge
- Be willing to work towards and NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in residential childcare
- A willingness to learn
What you\'ll get in return
If you are successful with your application, you will receive the full support, dedication, and guidance of a senior social care expert recruitment consultant, as well as a wide range of benefits which include:
- Free DBS
- Free training
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Access to exclusive vacancies
- Career progression
- Permanent contract
- Qualifications / NVQ\'s
- Full holiday entitlement
- Bank holiday pay uplift
- 11 weeks paid leave per year
What you need to do now
If you\'re interested in this role, click \'apply now\' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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