Residential Worker

Salary: £23,600 per annum

Location: Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0RD

Hours: Permanent, Full-Time (working 37 hours per week on a rota basis including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays)

Be Part of Our journey!

Do you like laughing out loud, having fun and have bags of energy? If yes then We Want You! We are a group of children and young people with complex disabilities aged between 5 and 18 years old. We can offer you lots of opportunities to do fun stuff and will reward you with laughter and big smiles.

Do you want more? Yes! Action for Children has an excellent training programme, career progression alongside many other generous benefits. We even help support and pay for you to gain an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care.

What is the role?

By helping young people in all aspects of their daily lives and supporting their health and happiness by acting as a Key Worker. This includes personal care, administering medication and assisting / serving at meal times.
By taking a lead on care planning.
By arranging and attending medical appointments.
By writing reports and attending multi-professional meetings.
By providing a safe environment where they can enjoy time with their friends and lead on delivering activities.
By working towards giving them a positive future.

We welcome you to join and support us to make a difference and significantly improve our children and young people's lives!

What will you need?

Commitment to working a range of shift patterns.
Experience of working with people with disabilities.
Excellent communication skills with an energetic personality.
A positive approach, providing a fun environment for all the children in our care.
Supportive and patient nature.
Ability to use MS Office and excellent I.T skills.
Full driving licence and own vehicle.

A level 3 Diploma or NVQ in Health and Social Care is desirable, not essential.

Get ready and let us help you to get qualified - we can help you achieve a Level 3 qualification which must be completed within 18 months of joining our team.

What are the rewards?

Every other weekend off
Minimum 29 days' holiday
Flexible working including maternity, paternity and adoption packages
Season ticket travel loans
Company pension scheme
Discounts at major high street retailers

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to vulnerable children's lives and to build a fulfilling and meaningful career with a leading UK children's charity.

What you waiting for?

Don't hesitate, apply now!

Please contact Machaela on 07776 659803 or email Machaela.Huggins@actionforchildren.org.uk

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