Top Job Recruitment are currently looking for Support Workers to support young people from 11 to 17 year olds in Ipswich, Suffolk.  

Our client is an independent therapeutic provider running mainly in Suffolk & Norfolk, they are rated “outstanding” in all areas by Ofsted.

Job Role

• Supporting Young People to live their lives to their full potential.
• Permanent job role with a flexible schedule with shifts including earlies, late, and long days (07:30 am to 11:00 pm)
• As the young people are living in a home, there will be long shifts required (12 hours) plus sleeping in at the home occasionally.
• Helping young people budget and handle money, promoting their independence before they enter adulthood.
• Cooking healthy and nutritious meals.
• De-escalating situations that might arise during shift and ensuring situations are handled accordingly.
• Having fun and making their daily lives as bright as the next.
• Being a role model to young people and spending time with them.
• Attending any appointments with the young people.

Requirements

• Applicants are required to have previous experience providing Care/Support or in any setting within the last 5 years.
• Experienced with challenging behaviours would be preferred.
• Willing to undertake face-to-face training and online modules before you start employment.
• Having a kind and caring nature
• You must be able to reliably commute to Ipswich, Suffolk.

What's in it for you?

• Discounted or free food whilst on shift
• Career progression plan from day one
• 4 weeks paid sick leave a year
• Opportunity to undertake NVQ Level 3 in Residential Children and Young People
• Working with a progressive company with a proven track recording with their other homes
• Wellness programme

If this sounds like the job for you then apply now!