Residential Support Worker

DegreeSix Recruitment Specialists are looking for experienced Support Worker to work with excellent local residential children's providers based in and around Stoke on Trent. As a support worker you have the option to work with a variety of client bases being local and national providers. We have various shift patterns available from Long Days, Waking nights, and sleepovers to work alongside a great staffing team and receive lots of support. With the flexibility to pick and choose the shifts that would suit you and opportunities to springboard your career.

When working with DegreeSix you will always be speaking to a specialist consultant who has local market knowledge. Ensuring your journey can be as effortless as possible.

As a Support Worker at the homes, you would be required to support with a variety of task-dependent on the individual in need of support, this may include: schoolwork and educational activities, you'd be helping teach daily skills and be an emotional support and mentor. Along with supporting, you would help with the housework and cooking, in the homes to ensure it is a nurturing and safe environment.

Requirements of the role

• Full UK driving licence, this is not essential but an advantage
• 3+ Months experience supporting people with disabilities
• A NVQ Level 3 (Optional)
• Enhanced DBS on the update Service (Optional)

If you meet the above criteria, we can offer you

• Including long days, sleeps and waking nights on a rota bases
• Ongoing training including the opportunity to complete a work-based diploma
• Hourly rates between £9.50and £10per hour + Sleep Overpayments (£18,000-£21,000 + s/o full-time equivalent)
• Enhanced bank holiday pay (Double time in most cases)
• Once the temp hours are completed a direct transition into a full time, permanent position with opportunities to complete the NVQ Level 3

The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service or provide Update Service subscription details.