Residential Support Worker – Evening & Weekends

Do you thrive on helping children unlock their full learning potential?
Are you passionate, devoted and enthusiastic when it comes to children who need that extra little push in their education?

If the answer is yes, then please keep reading.

PK Education are expanding and currently reaching out to the Barnsley area, due to this increasing expansion we are looking for dedicated and passionate support workers.

You will be working with children from the ages of 11 – 16 and young adults from the ages of 16 – 18. This position will be supply/ bank work.

Your Duties and Your Responsibilities:
• You will be supporting pupils with various learning difficulties such as autism and ADHD
• You will be promoting independence and encouraging pupils
• You will need to be able to defuse challenging situations
• You will be supporting pupils with both health and social care needs
• You will help maintain a safe, comfortable and supportive environment
• Maintaining night schedule and promoting healthy sleeping patterns
• Developing the ability to build relationships and gain the trust of vulnerable children and young people.

Please bear in mind that you will need to have an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or anything equivalent to be considered for this role.

What we have to offer:
We offer an excellent rate of pay and three different shift patterns:

• Morning – 7:30am – 15:00pm
• Afternoon – 13:00pm – 21:00pm
• Night – 21:00pm – 7:30am

From £26,000 – £28,080 per year!

Things to note down:
References will be taken prior to the interview/ appointment.
If you do not have a DBS certificate that is registered with the DBS Update Service, a new DBS check will need to be made (full assistance will be provided)

PK education is committed to safeguarding and we work in line with the Safer Recruitment process.
PK education is also committed to equal opportunities and diversity for all employees, workers and applicants.

“Caring” “Health & Social Care” “Supported Living” “Autism” “Learning Difficulties” “Education” “Residential Support Worker” “Challenging Behaviour”