Level 3 Support Worker (disabled children and young people)

Job Summary by the careerbalance.co.uk Team:

98Job Description:The Specialist Support Team (SST) need:
37hrs hours per week, over a rolling rota which includes alternate weekends
£12.18 – £12.59 per hour (Weekend / evening working enhancements paid)
Extensive training included
Could you be part of a dedicated and committed team providing support to disabled children, young people and their families across Nottinghamshire?
You will deliver care and support to disabled young people in the community, in their homes and in our bases. We support young people across the whole County, with bases in Ollerton, Mansfield and Chilwell. These roles work across both our Home Support and Community Support teams within the service.
The role can be challenging at times, but so rewarding. You will build positive relationships with young people and make a difference to their lives by providing safe, supportive, and positive care (including personal and intimate care).
SST operate 7 days a week, therefore we are offering a mixed rota, working early mornings, evenings, some full days and alternate weekends. Various enhancements are paid, such as evening and weekend working allowances when relevant.
This role is countywide, so you will be required to travel around the county, therefore you must hold a UK driving licence, and daily use of a vehicle is essential with business insurance.
You will need to:
Have experience working with children and young people
Ideally, you will have a relevant qualification, if not, you will have the opportunity to undertake an appropriate qualification with support in place once you have completed a successful induction / probation period
Have great communication skills – both written and verbal
Be able to work as part of a team
Have commitment and personal drive to achieve excellent outcomes for children, young people, and their families
What we offer:
A welcoming and supportive team that provides a comprehensive induction, continuous professional development, and ongoing regular supervision, from experienced colleagues
Flexible working
Mileage payment- 45p per mile. Paid travel time over a standard commute time
Financial assistance including access to:
– a car loan scheme and cycle purchase scheme
– the electric vehicle car leasing scheme
Excellent occupational pension scheme
Generous annual leave in addition to 8 days statutory bank holidays as well as access to an annual leave purchase scheme
For more information or further questions, please contact the team on
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#LI-ST1Location: Nottingham