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Rikama Education
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 4 days
Broadstairs, Kent CT10 1AD, England
£14 - £15 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Rikama Education Limited is seeking Residential Support Workers for a day and residential SEN School to support young people in a caring environment.
- The role involves creating a supportive atmosphere for learning and social activities, with shifts from 7:30am to 10am and 3:30pm to 10pm, Monday to Friday, along with some weekend options.
- Candidates should have experience working with children and young people in health or social care settings, preferably with diverse SEN conditions, and must possess excellent communication skills.
- A DBS registered to the update system is required, and training can be provided for suitable candidates without prior experience.
- The position offers excellent pay rates and a potential permanent contract after an initial period.
As a Residential Support Worker you will help the school to create a caring, supportive and safe atmosphere for the young people where they can enjoy learning and social activities. You will work with within a team environment and will have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and grow your career.
The shifts required for Residential Support Workers are: 7.30am to 10am and 3.30pm-10pm - Monday - Friday - with some options to work weekend shifts. 7:30am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm and 7:30am - 10pm
Skills Required for Residential Support Workers
First-class communication skills are essential in the role, along with sensitivity, integrity and adaptability.
Experience of working with children and young people within a health or social care environment, including personal care and moving and handling (training can be provided for the right candidate)
Working knowledge of risk assessment practice and the ability to respond effectively to differing demands when required.
Desired is experience of working with children and young adults with diverse SEN Conditions and medical needs including potentially physical needs
Previous experience in a similar role
You will need to have a DBS registered to the update system which caters for children and adults as the age range for the young people based at the school are aged 5-19.
Should you be accepted for this post, you will be rewarded by:
A Dedicated Consultant
Training
A long-term contract with the potential to go permanent at this school
Excellent rates of pay
A potential permanent post after the initial period.
Should you be interested in this post, please apply with an updated cv (url removed) with the advert. If you are happy in your current post; however, you have a colleague or friend that may be interested in this post, please pass on our email and number as Rikama education run a referral incentive scheme for anyone who refers a person to us that we subsequently place at one of our schools
