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Children &Young Adults Support Worker

Job Posted: 6 hours ago

Salary: £ 12.21 - 12.25 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Derby, Derbyshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Children and Young Adults Support Workers

Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour
Location: Derby
Service Type: Residential Services (Ages 5–18)
Hours: Days and Waking Nights Available

About the Role

We are recruiting dedicated Children and Young Adult Support Workers to join our team across 10 residential services. Each home supports young people aged 5–18 with learning difficulties, complex needs, and challenging behaviours. Homes vary between 4–12 beds (most with 6 beds), providing a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment.

In this role, you will support children and young people with daily living, emotional regulation, communication, behaviour management, and personal development. You will work within a therapeutic framework and contribute to creating a stable and positive environment.

Essential Experience & Skills

  * Experience working with young people with:

      * Learning disabilities

      * Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

      * ADHD

      * Complex healthcare needs

      * Challenging behaviour

  * Understanding of therapeutic approaches

  * Strong communication skills, including non-verbal communication (Makaton or PECS)

Required Training & Qualifications

  * Mandatory Training or Care Certificate (including practical Moving & Handling)

  * Oliver McGowan Training

  * Safeguarding Children

  * Medication Awareness

  * Level 2 or 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification)

What We Offer

  * Competitive pay at £12.21 per hour

  * Flexible working patterns (Days or Waking Nights)

  * Opportunities for training and career progression

  * Supportive management and a positive team environment

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